Teaching About Current Events and Controversial Issues

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TL;DR: Teachers can press pause to develop a lesson, collect factual sources, and determine how to teach the lesson in an age-appropriate manner. Determine if you are ‘preaching’ or ‘teaching.’  Provide a balanced perspective and seek resources from multiple perspectives. What is the best approach to teaching about current events and controversial issues?  Americans are divided on issues related to … Read More