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Ep 428: Education in Motion
What happens when a classroom assignment crosses a moral line — and two students decide to say no?
In this powerful episode of Education in Motion, educator Donna Rosenblum sits down with author Liza Wiemer to discuss her novel The Assignment, inspired by real events. The story centers on high school students asked to argue in favor of Nazi policies — and the courage it takes to refuse. Their decision sparks a ripple effect that moves from classroom to community to national conversation.
Together, Donna and Liza explore student voice, moral courage, and the difference between free speech and informed speech. They tackle the role of social media in amplifying both truth and misinformation, the dangers of “curricular violence,” and why critical thinking is more urgent than ever. This conversation challenges educators, parents, and students to ask a tough question: When something feels wrong, will you speak up — and how?
An essential listen for anyone who believes education should build conscience, not silence it.