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Why I’m Rethinking a Word Everyone Loves
We love the word "empower" in education—but should we? As I explore what agency and autonomy really mean, I’ve started to question whether "empowering" learners unintentionally reinforces old power dynamics. What if the power was never ours to give?
Sarah Hodgson
May 25, 2025
4 min read
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