Two famous educators passionately discuss the role of education in various cultural and political contexts. They highlight the effectiveness of live dialogue, through which teachers and students can become active participants in the learning process. In a lively exchange of views, the authors shed light on the problems of the educational system in relation to what is happening in the wider society and advocate for the urgent need to transform classrooms both in the Third World and in the developed world. Shor and Freire narrate their personal experiences from the process of liberating classrooms from traditional constraints. They show us the vital importance of the teacher's role, who helps students think critically about themselves and their relationships not only in the classroom, but also in society.