Critical pedagogy and the Covid 19 pandemic : keeping communities together in times of crisis Written by leading scholars and activists from Canada Germany Malta Norway Turkey and the USA this book offers international perspectives on critical pedagogy during the Covid 19 pandemic. It examines the social and political impact of the pandemic on education and explores how the creation of digital communities has become indispensable in maintaining connectivity and building networks. Including contributions from Michael W. Apple Antonia Darder Henry A. Giroux Peter Mayo Peter McLaren Wayne Ross and Ira Shor this volume examines critical issues controversies of education and social and political problems that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. The chapters call for constructive critical consciousness and a commitment to social justice addressing current issues including Black Lives Matter racism poverty social and gender inequality womens rights and teachers isolation during the pandemic. In part I the authors address these issues through the lenses of neoliberalism neo conservatism rightist ideology and capitalism. Parts II and III of the volume offer inclusive perspectives personal accounts and regional outlooks on these issues and assess their influence on society and education during the Covid 19 pandemic.