“Th(e) inspiring dialogic space the book lovingly constructs in the multiplicity of voices is truly Freirean. The book does not merely focus on key concepts of Freirean ideas; it fosters communicating and re/living the Freirean ideas of liberation, justice, critical consciousness, critical action, love, and hope in their dialogic praxis...The book, while a profound contribution, beckons us to continue the dialogue, not just within its pages but in the lived experiences of every one of us towards human freedom.”

Teachers College Record, January 2024 review by Ying Ma, Department of Educational Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

“Truth be told, Freirean education is more necessary now than it has ever been. As a critical contemplation for educators to consider when re-imagining, implementing, and evaluating Freirean foundations during these unprecedented times, Freirean Echoes: Scholars and Practitioners Dialogue on Critical Ideas in Education offers contemporary, liberatory, and powerful insights that aim to uplift ideas that might otherwise be silenced by mainstream approaches to reform. This is a must-read anthology for educators and those concerned with humanization and social transformation in society and schools.”

Patrick Camangian, Professor of Teacher Education, University of San Francisco

“This stunning, intergenerational volume of speeches, inspiring vignettes and brilliantly framed questions is perfectly timed for us to celebrate Paulo Freire’s centennial year and to reflectively renew the challenge his life brings to our own praxis. Indeed, this collection lovingly compels us to share Freire’s rare and precious gift of vision that critically views and denounces oppression while inspiring us to continually see and declare the possibilities of freedom for all people. These two aspects of critical consciousness can be metaphorically compared to our physical capacity of sight which holistically unites the field of vision in both eyes into one unified perspective.”

Robert Lake, Professor of Social Foundations and Curriculum Studies, Georgia Southern University

“Freirean Echoes: Scholars and Practitioners Dialogue on Critical Ideas in Education is a magnificent book that expands the boundaries of critical pedagogy. As readers enter the dialogic space created between scholars and educators of past and present, they’ll be challenged to reflect on the power and possibility of Paolo Freire’s vision coming to life. Each chapter inspires a sense of renewal and hope that being human means recognizing that we are unfinished. This collection of essays thoughtfully celebrates what happens when distinguished authors and inquisitive readers share space reimagining education, community, and the world.”

Christopher Lewis, Freirian scholar and K-12school practitioner in the El Monte Union High School District