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MARCH 26, 2024

Both educators hope that teaching critical thinking and how to analyze historical events will shift the conversation away from culture war arguments about whether and how to teach controversial topics. “By

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ED Surge

MARCH 30, 2023

I remember my childhood as a time of mutual exploration, where you encouraged us to discuss any manner of potentially controversial topics. This was not the way you raised me, though, mom.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Even when broken down by political party and income, a majority of each group wanted the funds for public education. LGBTQ+ issues garnered the most politically stratified responses, with Democrats largely in support and Republicans generally opposed to discussion of them in high school.

Education 144

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Students may also worry about harming their peers, especially during discussions about emotional or controversial topics, says Graham Bullock, an associate professor of political science at Davidson College in North Carolina. That could be a really dangerous proposition.

Controversial Topics 136

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