Remove 2023 Remove Civics Remove Controversial Topics
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Why Government Teacher Amy Messick Ran For School Board

Teaching American History

She also encourages them to figure out their own political views and to actively engage in civic life. In 2023, he returned the encouragement Messick had given him. More worrying was a complaint that showed confusion about what civic education requires. Well, how do I teach government without talking about controversial topics?

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College Uncovered: DEI Backlash

The Hechinger Report

Even among supporters of diversity and inclusion, some progressive and independent academics concede that some elements of DEI could discourage discussion of controversial topics for fear of offending some students. So, Phillip, what goes through your head when we talk about this controversial topic? Hey, Phillip.