At the community meeting, everyone brings what matters most to them.
One person looks for an opportunity for self-expression. It doesn’t matter what others want to hear; he wants to talk about what’s on his mind.
Another seeks connection, finds common ground, and has a great conversation.
One looks for meaning and wonders the point of the meeting.
The other needs to have their peace of mind about what’s going on in the world.
In a culture that prioritizes convenience, it’s not hard to see why diversity can be challenging.
But in the culture of learning, diversity is not only expected but strongly encouraged.
Instead of seeing it as a problem, finding ways to satisfy the diverse curiosity and innate drive is what our schools should be doing.
