From Headline to Homework: Teaching Current Events

Mar 5, 2019

2:00pm – 3:00pm CT

Are discussions about #MeToo making their way into your classroom? Do you want to raise news topics like the Muslim ban, immigration, and “taking a knee,” but are not sure how? Young people hear about controversial issues in the news constantly; they want to and should be part of the conversation. Using ADL’s anti-bias framework, interactive strategies, and curriculum content about current events, gain confidence and skills to turn “teachable moments” into enriching classroom conversations.



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Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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