Editorial Introduction: In the Face of Urgency, Making Space for the Emerging

Abstract

This Editorial Introduction reflects on the challenges and complexities facing education amidst political, social, and environmental crises, emphasizing the need to engage with emerging solutions rather than being paralyzed by urgency. In the context of the current multicrisis, it envisions CIE as a beacon of hope—a space to step back and recognize emerging efforts. We call for slowing down, not as a passive act but as an active effort to nurture the possibilities arising from these crises. The introduction highlights the five articles in this issue, featuring scholars addressing real problems in education, exploring alternatives, and uncovering unexpected possibilities. From teaching white nationalism in the Trump era to navigating the challenges faced by women in online doctoral programs, or examining skateboarding as a counterculture in higher education, these studies illuminate the layered realities of education and society.