Education, Identity, and Activism at New College

This chapter examines the transformative role of education at New College, emphasizing the importance of independent belief formation over indoctrination. It features personal stories of identity and activism from individuals like X Gonzales, a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas shooting, and a former white supremacist, highlighting the potential for change through open dialogue and student activism. The discussion also addresses recent controversies around the college's structural changes and the implications of conservative policies on higher education in Florida.