Shane SafirBefore Maslow’s Hierarchy: The Whitewashing of Indigenous KnowledgeFor the last few months, I’ve been wincing a bit every time I see a reference to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs or its contemporary hashtag…5 min read·Dec 4, 2020----
Shane SafirStop Hurting Educators and Students! Let’s Be About HealingA few days ago, I tweeted the following:6 min read·Aug 31, 2020--1--1
Shane SafirTruth, Reconciliation, and Healing: Lessons from First Nations EldersI want to share an experience I had in April that I’m still unpacking in my own heart and mind. I was honored to attend a convening of the…7 min read·Oct 8, 2019----
Shane SafirCreating a Collectivist ClassroomToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Hush, now don’t you cry! Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li…7 min read·Aug 21, 2018----
Shane SafirThe Deeper Learning Network Dives Into EquityI recently traveled to Detroit with my colleague Victor Cary, Senior Director of the National Equity Project, to lead a “shared equity…4 min read·Sep 28, 2017--1--1
Shane SafirMoonlight and the Power of StoryThis year’s Academy Award-winning best picture “Moonlight” moved me deeply. I reflected on the film for days, retracing its finely wrought…2 min read·Mar 13, 2017----
Shane SafirWhy Listening, Why NowThe last few days have gotten me pretty demoralized and upset. Walls on the border with Mexico, a Muslim ban, the demise of affordable…2 min read·Feb 6, 2017----