Ira Shor - On Paulo Freire

Paulo Freire, born in Brazil, vowed to fight hunger and pursued law before realizing his true calling in education. He developed a bottom-up approach, emphasizing understanding students' lives. His work in literacy and democratization led to political involvement and exile. Freire's legacy inspires educators worldwide to challenge the status quo and promote equality.

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