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Kurt Stemhagen is a Professor in the Department of Foundations of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education. His work bridges philosophy of education, mathematics education, and ethics, focusing on democratic education, social justice, and teacher empowerment.
Research Interests include:
- Democratic and socially just mathematics education
- Teacher beliefs about public schooling
- Role of theory in educational research
- John Dewey and American Pragmatism
- Lewis Mumford studies
Professional Leadership spans roles as National Executive Director for the Philosophy of Education Society, former President of the South Atlantic Philosophy of Education, and member of the John Dewey Society's executive board. He co-founded Richmond Teachers for Social Justice, advocating for democratic, sustainable, and caring societies through education.
Publications (>25 articles, book chapters, and reviews) emphasize democratic education, teacher agency, intersectionality, and anti-racist pedagogy. His 15 most recent works address topics like critical race theory (CRT) conflicts, youth sports as democratic spaces, and moral education in fragile democracies.
