Slowing Down in Urgent Times: A Lesson in Hope

Jessica Riddell, a professor dedicated to fostering hope in education, shares compelling insights on the need for educators to slow down during urgent times. She discusses how personal and crisis-driven challenges require a mindful approach to resilience. Riddell utilizes the salmon metaphor to highlight systemic obstacles facing educators. She also reflects on the 1980s hysteria, advocating for adaptable beliefs. Through storytelling and community engagement, she inspires a future-oriented educational narrative that encourages young people to redefine authority.