Starting from the important role of education in individual and societal development and the lessons learned from the Covid-19 crisis, this book contains the reflections of an experienced teacher on how to improve public education. The study analyzes classical moral and political concepts alongside modern concepts of social justice, equity and meritocracy. Contemporary theories of learning, creativity and positive psychology are discussed together with the role of technology in the classroom. The book also contains a series of lessons on the topics of romanticism, existentialism, as well as Black and Indigenous issues, providing valuable resources for teachers and students at the secondary and postsecondary levels.