Author: Jack Hassard

Manifesto for Change: Ed Johnson on Education in Atlanta

Manifesto for Change: Ed Johnson on Education in Atlanta

Posted by | Jul 30, 2025 | ,

Ed Johnson is a dedicated advocate for education in Atlanta Public Schools (APS), promoting a systems and humanistic approach. We connected through a local television interview where he discussed learning within APS. Over the years, we’ve collaborated on various educational issues. Recently, I received one of Ed’s daily emails, outlining his manifesto for transformative education in Atlanta. He encourages others to adopt his vision if it resonates with them, emphasizing his commitment to improving public education in the region.

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From Moscow to Mar-a-Lago: How Trump is Adopting Putin’s Media Playbook

From Moscow to Mar-a-Lago: How Trump is Adopting Putin’s Media Playbook

Posted by | Jul 24, 2025 | ,

In the 1990s, the Global Thinking Project showcased a blossoming independent press in Russia, with newspapers and broadcasters revealing truths after Soviet censorship. However, this openness faded under Putin’s regime, leading to severe media repression and the emergence of state-controlled propaganda, parallel to Trump’s tactics in the U.S. Trump has adopted Putin’s strategies, undermining independent journalism, challenging press freedom, and intimidating media outlets. The concerning trend in both countries highlights the urgent need to support independent journalism and protect democratic accountability.

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“Only an Evil Person”

“Only an Evil Person”

Posted by | Jul 15, 2025 | ,

During a press conference in Kerrville, Texas, Donald Trump faced reporters’ questions about delayed flood alerts following recent tragic flooding. Trump deflected a critical inquiry, labeling it as coming from an “evil person,” while praising the event’s management instead. The article criticizes Trump’s past neglect of climate science and highlights Kerrville’s repeated flooding history, disputing Trump’s characterization of the event as rare. This year’s floods, exacerbated by Tropical Storm Barry, have led to significant casualties and raised alarm over the region’s flood preparedness and response systems.

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The Cost of Silence: Examining Education and Dissent from 2062

The Cost of Silence: Examining Education and Dissent from 2062

Posted by | Jul 9, 2025 |

In a letter from 2092, Skyler Fusaro warns Jack about the grim implications of suppressing curiosity and dissent in education. Reflecting on a future plagued by climate disasters and political repression, she recalls the oppressive measures of the Second Trump Administration, paralleling it to historical atrocities. Education has shifted from critical thinking to indoctrination, with banned topics and censored curricula. Skyler emphasizes the importance of reinstating justice and courage in teaching, urging action against growing authoritarianism that threatens students and educators alike

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