sstoker, Author at The Future in the Present

Are NYC Public Schools Preparing Students for Success in College?

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Towards a New Model of Success for Disconnected Youth

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Our Own Important Work—CUNY ESL Council Talk

April 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

I am pleased and honored to be here today. When I was first asked by Mary Yepez if I would deliver this address, I responded that I was not sure that she had called the right person. After all, I explained, I had never taught English as a Second Language and, while I was familiar […]

I have been a political activist for more than fifty years. Soon after college, I began driving a taxi in New York City and became an active member of the Taxi Rank and File Coalition. That experience profoundly shaped my views and I remain friends with many of my taxi comrades.

In 1978, I stopped driving and entered into education work–which I then did for more than thirty years–almost all of it at the City University of New York. That also profoundly shaped my views.

At the same time, I continued my political activities–most importantly as an editor of Race Traitor, an editor of Insurgent Notes and part of the editorial group of Hard Crackers.

The writings collected here reflect all those experiences. My intention is to regularly post new things that I’ve written.

However you found your way here, I hope that you find something of value. I would really like hearing from you about your thoughts and reactions. Write me here.