About This Lesson
Part of the 2019 AFT TEACH Conference.
Teaching current events is challenging: The news cycle moves quickly; stories are complex; and today’s issues can elicit strong emotions. Yet engaging with current events is a crucial part of helping students become informed and humane citizens in a democracy. Join Facing History and Ourselves to consider how to make meaningful connections between current events and your curriculum at the middle and high school levels. We’ll explore strategies for navigating tough topics and partisan politics in diverse classrooms, and we’ll share teaching resources and ideas for addressing breaking news and ongoing global issues in meaningful ways.
Presenter: Wayde Grinstead, senior program associate, Facing History and Ourselves
