Teaching when the World is on Fire: A Virtual Book Discussion

A timely collection of advice and strategies for creating a just classroom from educators across the country, handpicked by MacArthur Genius and bestselling author Lisa Delpit.

In Teaching When the World Is on Fire, Delpit turns to a host of crucial issues facing teachers in these tumultuous times. Delpit’s master-teacher wisdom tees up guidance from beloved, well-known educators along with insight from dynamic principals and classroom teachers tackling difficult topics in K–12 schools every day.  

Join your colleagues from around the state for for a virtual book discussion of Teaching when the World is on Fire.   

Meets virtually Wednesdays, April 9, 23, May 7 and 21 from 6-7 p.m. 

Book not provided. We recommend checking to see if your school library has a copy or check your local library. We also endorse independent book sellers.

“An urgent and earnest collection [that] will resonate with educators looking to teach young people to engage across perspectives as a means to ‘creating a just and caring world.” -Publisher’s Weekly