In this issue, we continue to explore the notion of human dignity and what constitutes living a dignified human existence by focusing on creators, educators, thinkers, and organizations who, through their work and actions, reveal how it is possible to use history and cultural understanding to move traditions forward in responsible ways.

We start by hearing a perspective on Gaza from Professor Robert Springborg, one of the world's foremost experts on political economy and security in the MIddle East, who argues that dignity denied stands at the core of contemporary problems involving Gaza; and by hearing a perspective on education from Robert (Bob) Rhodes, an educator and founder of the Hopi School, who argues for a more expansive approach to teaching and learning, one which revitalizes the role "doing" plays in educating children.
 
We profile three creators whose work not only stands alone as exemplary within their respective fields, but provides insight into how their work can educate people about history and culture: we profile Virgil Ortiz - a member of the Cochiti Pueblo and renown potter, fashion designer, and filmmaker - who is using his art to educate peoples around the world about the Pueblo Revolt of 1680; we profile Verma Nequatewa - otherwise known as Sonwai, a master jeweler of stone inlay from Hopi -  who uses the inspiration of her culture and the lessons brought forth through various traditions to inform her work; and we profile Emma Carlow, an accomplished graphic design artist and author, who has turned to folk art to creatively educate and inspire people about various cultures around the world.

We listen to the analysis of William Torrey - a highly regarded higher education administrator and consultant - who articulates problems confronting American higher education, and we use that insight to consider how higher education might be reformed to address the world coming at us. We also profile Right to Play, an education organization born out of experiences of Norwegian speed skater Johann Olav Koss when he led a humanitarian trip to Eritrea. Coming face-to-face with the realities of life in a country emerging from decades of war, he saw the power of play as children kicked a shirtball back and forth amid burned-out tanks, thereby demonstrating a resilience that needed to be fostered.
 
And finally, we are pleased to announce the first "Dignity by Design" Summit, to be held in October 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There, at the summit, we will be bringing together people and organizations - many of whom have been profiled in issues of this magazine - to discuss cultural traditions and current affairs, as well as issues and trends within art, architecture, craft, and design that can better inform practice moving forward. It is our hope that, bringing accomplished individuals from various fields together in one place at one time, we might be able to break down the silos that isolate us from one another and produce a better, more informed and respectful world. So, stay tuned: we not only hope you will attend, but would welcome suggestions with regard to speakers as well as how to make this event meaningful to you.