I’m a child of privilege. Not the privilege of money [I come from a family of small-town working people]. But it was my privilege to grow up in the public schools of Denison, TX. There I received the rich blessings of dedicated classroom teachers, a diverse student body, playground socialization, librarians, coaches, cafeteria and custodial workers, student politics, vocational training … and a deep appreciation for the unifying value of community and the common good. […]