"Education for Societal Transformation - Alternatives for a Just Future" is out and available free
*Our new book-length work is just out and available for free online at* https://resources.norrag.org/resource/900/education-for-societal-transformat... *Education for Societal Transformation: Alternatives for a Just Future* EDITED BY Frank Adamson, Associate Professor of Education Leadership and Policy Studies, California State University, Sacramento, United States Rezan Benatar, Sociologist, Engaged Scholar, Istanbul, Turkey Michael Gibbons, Scholar in Residence, School of Education, American University, United States Mark Ginsburg, Affiliate Faculty, International Education Policy, University of Maryland, United States Steven J. Klees, Distinguished Scholar-Teacher and Professor, International Education Policy, University of Maryland, College Park, United States Giuseppe Lipari, PhD Student, Political Science and Sociology, Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy Carol Anne Spreen, Associate Professor, International Education, New York University, New York, United States Deepa Srikantaiah, Affiliate Faculty, International Education Policy, University of Maryland, College Park, United States This NORRAG Special Issue 10 consists of 39 short papers by 72 authors from around the globe and explores the critical role of education in shaping a more just and equitable world. Contributors from diverse backgrounds offer innovative perspectives on how education and society can be transformed to address the pressing social, economic, political, and ecological crisis and challenges of our time. Drawing on theoretical frameworks and practical experiences, the authors present a range of alternative approaches and non-reformist reforms, including anti-racist and anti-patriarchal education, climate/environmental and decolonial education, cosmopolitical learning, critical multicultural education and critical pedagogy, democratic schools, holistic education, Indigenous education and knowledge, peace education, and education for social justice. *Key themes explored in the book include:* - The need to challenge dominant paradigms in education and foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. - The importance of incorporating diverse knowledge systems, including Indigenous knowledge, into education. - The potential of education to promote social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic equity. - The role of education in empowering individuals and communities to challenge systemic inequalities and build a better future. The contributions in this special issue broaden our horizons to what is possible, inspire us and offer us hope. The volume is essential reading for educators, social scientists, policymakers, researchers, and all those interested in creating a more just and sustainable future. SPONSORED BY THE ALTERNATIVES PROJECT: www.thealternativesproject.org
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Steven J. Klees