I& #39;m convinced some educators think education should feel physically uncomfortable to students.. "no you can& #39;t sit there" (bc then you& #39;d feel comfortable), "no you can& #39;t eat" (bc then you& #39;d feel satisfied), "no you can& #39;t wear your hoodie up" (bc then you& #39;d feel cozy & safe), etc.

Learning should be joyful and does not require denying oneself or others material/physical comfort. I will gladly die on this hill.

If you& #39;re mad:
You know how James Baldwin said he loves the US & that& #39;s exactly why he criticizes it constantly? I feel the same about education. I love it & what we do & that& #39;s exactly why I will not be shy in offering criticism. I love us & we can do better & must do better.