Hey buds, Just some links and a story on this sunny Friday: I had a great conversation with Ryan Honeyman, who hosts a podcast called Next Economy Now (yes, now please!!!!). He has a bunch of episodes with people I really admire. Check out his whole catalog.
In reference to your reflection in Education Post, I read your book as having the target audience you say you had - white people, particularly those contemplating school-related decisions. I can fully see why many BIPOC readers might cringe to read it, frustrated once again to see where and how white people continue to be stuck, or struggle so hard not to be stuck.
I had to think, then, of Seth Godin's frequent statement that making something simultaneously for all audiences is not necessarily the best way of doing creative work.
You have written something that will benefit many directly and others more indirectly. Specifically, many people will benefit from this book without reading it themselves because others have read it and will have started a process of change.
It did not bother me in the slightest that there was no closure. This is only the earliest part of your journey. I trust and hope you will share later parts of the journey in subsequent writing.
I also appreciate your reflections on the problem of the word 'bravery.' The word is overused today, I think.
Courtney, the piece Jeff sent you is absolutely precious! I NEVER have memories of kindergarten, but Jeff brought back a few! And your piece in Education Post is absolutely brilliant. I admire it more than I can say as an important contribution to the vital, ongoing conversation that “Learning in Public” has generated. The Quaker in me says that I’m moving too close to hero-worship, but I say t’ell with it! Just letting my life speak! Love, P.
In reference to your reflection in Education Post, I read your book as having the target audience you say you had - white people, particularly those contemplating school-related decisions. I can fully see why many BIPOC readers might cringe to read it, frustrated once again to see where and how white people continue to be stuck, or struggle so hard not to be stuck.
I had to think, then, of Seth Godin's frequent statement that making something simultaneously for all audiences is not necessarily the best way of doing creative work.
You have written something that will benefit many directly and others more indirectly. Specifically, many people will benefit from this book without reading it themselves because others have read it and will have started a process of change.
It did not bother me in the slightest that there was no closure. This is only the earliest part of your journey. I trust and hope you will share later parts of the journey in subsequent writing.
I also appreciate your reflections on the problem of the word 'bravery.' The word is overused today, I think.
Courtney, the piece Jeff sent you is absolutely precious! I NEVER have memories of kindergarten, but Jeff brought back a few! And your piece in Education Post is absolutely brilliant. I admire it more than I can say as an important contribution to the vital, ongoing conversation that “Learning in Public” has generated. The Quaker in me says that I’m moving too close to hero-worship, but I say t’ell with it! Just letting my life speak! Love, P.