Project-based learning and student-created podcasts are among the techniques six educators employ to bring current events into the classroom and engage students.

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 ...

Incorporating discussions and critical thinking about current events into Princeton’s pedagogy would acknowledge several important realities. The talks, discussions, club meetings, and virtual ...

For example, he uses recent newspaper articles for discussions about the Middle East and recently collected a “current events” crossword puzzle from his students.

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 ...

With classes set to resume in a few weeks at many colleges and universities, how will the current conflict in the Middle East affect how courses on the subject matter are taught?

Texas is one of a handful of states that have approved legislation that prescribes how teachers discuss current events and prohibits students from receiving credit for participating in civic ...

It is understandable that with the contentiousness of this election, that leaders might find it safer to limit conversations. We argue that it is our role to help students navigate these rough waters.