New Collection edited by JuliAnna Ávila

Congratulations to JuliAnna Ávila and her colleagues, AG Rud (Washingtoin State), Leonard Waks (Temple University), and Emer Ring (Mary Immaculate College, Ireland) on the publication of an important new collection addressing the work or philosopher/educator John Dewey (1859-1952). The Contemporary Relevance of John Dewey’s Theories on Teaching and Learning deconstructs issues regarding accountability mechanisms, uniform assessment systems, and standardization processes through a Deweyan lens. Connecting the zeitgeist of the era from which Dewey’s ideas emerged and current global political, social, and economic contexts, the book emphasizes the importance of resilient systems in reconciliating the tension between standardized assessments and individual student development.