Communication, design, and ethics in practice…
As this post was originally published Evergreen Public Schools was in the third week of a strike that had closed schools. Families were already well past the point of improvising schedules. Students were missing instructional time that no one seriously believes will be fully recovered later. Meals were still being served. Some extracurriculars, including sports, …
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I want to start with something small, because that’s how this experience actually unfolded. Over the past few years, I tried to show up in my local public school system in ways that felt useful. Sometimes that meant volunteering. Sometimes it meant offering professional skills. Sometimes it simply meant asking questions and paying attention to …
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The Evergreen Public Schools campaign promotes diversity and inclusion, focusing on LGBTQ+ visibility and support since 2022. Engaging the community through events, education, and storytelling, it aims to normalize conversations around LGBTQ+ identities and create safe environments. The initiative encourages involvement and advocates for representation and empowerment in schools.
As I watched Clay Shirky's TED talk, "How Social Media Can Make History," I found myself reflecting on how new forms of media challenge traditional narrative structures. In the past, communication followed a "one-to-many" model. However, with the advent of digital technology, we are now experiencing a "many-to-many" pattern. As we digitize books, TV programs, …
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Mikhail Oparin 