I Was Asked to Speak at a Peace Conference
I received a last-minute invitation to give a speech at the Peace Justice Conference. Here is the script I made. Good…
Author: Alex
I am from Germany but have spent more than half of my life in Denmark, and other places abroad. I have a background in teaching, both youngsters and adults. I am interested in a wide field of things, which I love to teach and write about. Sustainability, technology, politics, social change, and mental health are just some examples.
Why the Narrative About Western Values Has No Merit
There is nothing wrong with values like freedom, democracy, and human rights. I have been fighting and teaching about it for nearly 2 decades now. But there is a difference between values and opportunistic arguments.
The Pandemic Had a Devastating Effect on Our Children
The lockdowns during the pandemic have proved to be more devastating for education than many realize Since the beginning of…
Will I Ever Need a Car Again?
Good public transport systems are key to sustainable transformation. So I started a new job at a school. Which means…
It Is time to let go of Social Media
I haven’t been on Social Media for days. No feelings of loss transpired. I was born in 1982. This makes…
I Am Going Back to the Classroom. Here Is Why I Opted to Work at a Private School
It happened. After about five months of absence from the classroom, I finally signed a new contract with a private…
Why Do We Still Not Take Bullying Seriously?
After 16 years of teaching, I conclude that our stance on bullying in society has not improved much.
But it must change. Bullying causes trauma. Whether we like to admit it or not.
Are We Destroying the Self-Esteem of Our Students?
I have been teaching math for almost 17 years now. If you factor in my internships, it is probably closer…
Cherish the Good Stories
All development occurs over the long term. It is important for educators to learn to spot good stories when they…
