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John Austin

Head of School at Deerfield Academy, previously served as Headmaster at King’s Academy in Jordan. Authored the report "Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Framework for Schools."

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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 10min

Heterodoxy in High Schools: Lessons from Deerfield Academy with John Austin | Ep 26

John Austin, Head of School at Deerfield Academy and former Headmaster at King’s Academy in Jordan, shares his insights on navigating inclusion and freedom of expression in education. He discusses the challenges surrounding diversity in schools and how structured initiatives like randomized community meals promote dialogue. Austin highlights the importance of disciplined nonpartisanship and intellectual diversity, emphasizing that independent schools can serve as innovative laboratories for fostering constructive disagreements and nurturing open-mindedness among students.