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As a teacher of a high-school current-events course, I encourage other social-studies teachers not to shy away from including current events in the curriculum (“Teachers Leave Current Events Out ...
Incorporating discussions and critical thinking about current events into Princeton’s pedagogy would acknowledge several important realities. The talks, discussions, club meetings, and virtual ...
Discussing current events has always been an important practice in schools, with lessons tailored to the developmental level of the specific grade. This is not only critical in preparing students for ...
In the traditional panoply of tricks, potions, and magic amulets every teacher brings to class, integrating “current events” holds a special, prideful place. By the nature of academic ...
Sullivan feels that Tufts has a good balance of classes devoted exclusively to current events and classes that are more theoretical. "As a department, we strive to be scholars who can analyze an ...
Bringing the world to the classroom: Kasson-Mantorville teacher helps students understand current events "If we hide from these tough issues, we're not helping them," Elizabeth Averbeck said.
The class' topics inevitably relate to current events, but the attack on Iraq Wednesday night does not seem to have accelerated discussions. "I don't think that's what she meant this class to be," ...
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the controversial bill that prescribes how Texas teachers can talk about current events and America’s history of racism in the classroom, according ...
Students in class at Bowie High School in Austin. The Texas Legislature could pass a bill that restricts how teachers can discuss current events in the classroom and teach about America’s ...