by PRP Group, on 11/11/2024
Historically, elections can create social tension in the United States. With the increasing division in political rhetoric, it has become harder and harder for teachers to discuss political history in the making without hearing complaints from students or parents.
For that reason, many teachers have said they’re planning on avoiding the upcoming 2024 election entirely in the classroom, despite the obvious historical significance of the event. That’s an understandable response given the political climate. Still, as a former teacher, I see the election as a once-every-four-years opportunity to teach students essential durable skills such as critical thinking, research and digital literacy.
Here are four ways teachers can avoid opinion and encourage civil debate and inspire social responsibility in their students.
