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Education as a Democratic Prism: Warnings and Wisdom from America\u27s Schools
Full text linkSeventy years after the passage of Brown v. Board of Education, many believe that we remain far from achieving Brown’s lofty promises of educational equity. In an increasingly polarized political environment rife with disinformation and discontent, we seem particularly far from Brown’s belief that public education should work to shore up democratic health. Instead, public education is underfunded, underresourced, and profoundly unequal, and American democracy remains under threat.
This Symposium contribution suggests that by taking a closer examination at the state of America’s schools, we can gain insight into both democratic deficiencies and bright spots for the future of American democracy. In doing so, it takes seriously the idea that the schoolhouse acts as a microcosm for and window into the nation’s democratic health. And, more broadly, it seeks to begin to move past partisan lines in an attempt to harness interest in public education to achieve broad-base reforms that could benefit all students – and democracy as a whole
Developmental Neurobiology and Miller v. Alabama: To What Extent Do Juvenile Brains Change?
Full text linkThis article delves into the profound complexities surrounding juvenile violent offenders. The landmark Supreme Court decision in Miller v. Alabama ruled that mandatory life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional, citing developmental neuroscience that suggests adolescent brains are more amenable to rehabilitation because of their ongoing development. However, this article posits the ruling overlooks critical nuances in brain development. Emerging research indicates some juvenile offenders may exhibit persistent neurological profiles, like structural and functional brain changes, which do not resolve with age, challenging the assumption all young offenders can be rehabilitated as they mature. Through an in-depth analysis of contemporary neuroscience, this article examines the long-term neurological and psychological trajectories of violent juvenile offenders, revealing structural brain differences that could perpetuate criminal behavior into adulthood. The discussion is framed within the context of how various jurisdictions have applied the Miller decision differently, underscoring the inherent inconsistency in juvenile sentencing. Ultimately, this article calls for a more nuanced and individualized approach to juvenile sentencing, balancing compassion with realism by integrating advanced neuroscientific insights. It argues for a judicial framework that genuinely reflects the complexities of adolescent brain development, ensuring that the legal system serves the best interests of society and its youth
Phronetic Pivoting between Compliance and Care: Engaging Paradoxes and Disequilibrium in Organizing Risk
No full textDespite its rapid growth in the last few decades, organizational paradox research remains limited in understanding the (dis)equilibrating dynamics of the paradoxes involved in organizing risk. The need is especially acute in the context of complex interorganizational systems where risk is a paramount concern and multiple organizational paradoxes coexist. To address this need, this study charts the adaptive journey of a regulatory organization when navigating the (dis)equilibrating dynamics of multiple paradoxes in an interorganizational system. The process model that emerges from our study highlights phronetic pivoting, first, as change-ups in the regulatory space that shift the power dynamics with oscillation toward equilibrium in seemingly disequilibrating ways and, second, facilitates the learning of oscillation grounded in the power/knowledge practices of competing regulatory philosophies. We discuss the significant implications of our findings for the theory development of organizational paradox and organizing risk
Mathematical Modeling of ABE Fermentation: Effects of Gene Knockouts and Enhancements on Solvent Production
No full textNumerous challenges still face the economical production of biobutanol from acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation in clostridium species, mainly due to low titers and product inhibition. Gene manipulation in clostridium has been one of the routes used to enhance butanol production, targeting several genes of the acidogenic and solventogenic pathways. Specifically, the histidine kinase knockout has shown to play a crucial role in enhancing butanol production in clostridium species. In this work we present a comprehensive kinetic model of ABE fermentation of two clostridium strains, the ATCC 55025 and ATCC 824 subjected to various combinations of gene knockouts and overexpressions. The ATCC 55025 and ATCC 824 models include the mechanistic effects of histidine kinase knockout on sporulation and solventogenesis, alone and in combination with other acidogenic knockouts and solventogenic overexpressions. A second model of ATCC 824 features the combination of BEKW strain with several solventogenic over-expressions. The model parameters were estimated by fitting the model to experimental data from the literature. The models were further analyzed by performing global sensitivity analysis and generating confidence intervals using a non-parametric bootstrap method. The three models were found to be in good agreement with the published experimental data and provide insight into the complex metabolic pathway interactions of the clostridium fermentation
TMCO1 as an Endoplasmic Reticulum Calcium Load-Activated Channel: Mechanisms and Disease Implications
No full textCalcium ions (Ca2+) play a vital role in many biological processes. Transmembrane and coiled-coil domain 1 (TMCO1) has been characterized as an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) transmembrane protein in recent years. It keeps the cytoplasm and ER\u27s Ca2+ homeostasis stable by acting as a novel calcium channel. Studies from different laboratories have revealed that the mutation or deficiency of TMCO1 is closely correlated with several diseases, including cerebro-facio-thoracic dysplasia (CFTD), glaucoma, premature ovarian failure (POF), osteoporosis, and cancer. Here, we review the characteristics of TMCO1 and its involvement in related diseases, which may provide useful information for developing therapeutic strategies for these diseases, as well as promote further research on this protein
Pat Cook Interview, 23 October 2025
No full textIn this 2025 interview, Pat Cook discusses her upbringing in a close-knit East Cleveland neighborhood, and her deep ties to Shaw High School. She reflects on the thriving Black-owned businesses and community institutions she experienced during her youth, noting how strongly the city’s economic life shaped daily routines. Cook describes her educational path, early entrepreneurship, and her longstanding commitment to library and educational work beginning in the late 1980s. She explains her transition to the East Cleveland Public Library, where she now serves as a Reference Adult Associate and is deeply involved in programming and public service
Welcoming Remarks
No full textMandi Goodsett (Committee Co-Chair), Performing Arts & Humanities Librarian / OER & Copyright Advisor, Michael Schwartz Library, Cleveland State University, and Amy Pawlowski, Executive Director, OhioLIN
Plenary #1: Care + Open Practices = Hope
No full textDuring this collaborative workshop, facilitators will present a values-based framework that can ground our work as practitioners and partners in the open movement. As we present the framework, which includes care as a key component, we will share specific strategies from our work with faculty and other collaborators on open projects. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a few ways in which we operationalize care in our work. As a collective, we will have space to reflect and discuss how these strategies may help us actively create spaces of hope through engaging in open practices