Lyell (Lyle) Asher

In this discussion, Lyell Asher, a professor at Lewis & Clark and expert on education policy, explores the current state and future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. He reveals how DEI training has faded but warns that bureaucratic influences linger under new titles. Asher critiques education schools for prioritizing ideology over content knowledge, advocating for practical teacher preparation. He defends the importance of factual knowledge in promoting equity and discusses the resurgence of classical education as a response to current challenges.