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When students force you to confront beliefs you've never questioned

I teach high school and my students asked me directly if I support the death penalty, and I realize I've never actually examined what I believe.

Juana
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The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

He's discovering that teaching requires a level of self-knowledge he hasn't yet achieved, particularly around complex moral issues.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The death penalty — all perspectives?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.