05/10/2026
"Everywhere it feels as if the world is on fire. Students march, campuses erupt, hashtags trend overnight. In many homes and staff rooms, the reaction is the same: “What is happening to this generation? Why are they so angry, so extreme, so ungrateful?” Beneath that question lies a deeper fear: that the world is now ruled by the ruthless, while idealistic young people stand on the streets with placards and little power."
This week on Teacher Plus, Neerja Singh writes a very timely piece, making a case for education that helps young people understand their rights, engage with difficult questions, and participate as citizens. Read the full article at: https://teacherplus.org/2026/a-step-ahead/raising-citizens-not-silence/