Dividing to unite: The application of pragmatic inquiry into divisive topics in America’s schools

In her latest book, Deweyan scholar Sarah Stitzlein argues for a strong emphasis on honesty for a democracy to flourish. Writing for philosophers of education, schools, and educators, Stitzlein intersects honesty with pragmatic inquiry and then applies it as a democratic method to schools and schooling. As a seasoned practicing educator and a Deweyan philosopher of education, I read and analyzed the usefulness of Stitzlein’s text as an instrument , or tool, for improving contemporary education in the real world. While I raise several questions, I consider this book to be a wonderful instrument for assisting the development of more democratic classroom communities.