Educational Authoritarianism: A Threat to Freedom

This chapter explores educational authoritarianism, particularly focusing on how oppressive regimes, including in the U.S., manipulate educational institutions to suppress diverse narratives. Using Florida as a case study, it discusses the chilling atmosphere created by recent legislative changes that censor discussions around race and history. The conversation connects these trends to global patterns of censorship, reflecting on the implications for democracy and the necessity for grassroots activism to challenge such authoritarian practices.