Teaching the Headlines When World News Strikes

From conflicts to climate change, world news can travel from across the globe to your classroom in a matter of seconds. At a time of growing mis- and disinformation, there is a need for educators to teach the headlines to help students navigate our interconnected world. So how do you teach the news in 2025 while managing controversy that might emerge in the classroom? Join a panel of education leaders and teachers to learn best practices for how educators can meaningfully integrate the headlines into their teaching to create engaging learning experiences for students.

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Jean Darnell

School District of Philadelphia

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Charles Hopkins

CFR Education

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Andrew Jack

Financial Times

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Victoria Pasquantonio

PBS NewsHour Classroom

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Focus Area: K-12 Education