We are in the midst of an historic impeachment process. Some teachers say this is an extraordinary teachable moment. Listen in as teachers share the innovative ways they cover important but difficult issues, and learn the essential do's and don'ts for discussing the impeachment and the 2020 election in your classroom.
Latest episodes
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9 min
An Historic Teachable Moment: Teaching Impeachment with Authenticity, Fidelity, Courage and Skill
In this first episode of Teachable Moments, award-winning educator, and former social studies teacher turned college professor, shares research-based guidance on teaching impeachme…
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11 min
How to Confidently Lead Difficult, Risky, Candid Conversations in School: What Works
Can we talk? This week we kick off a series on leading difficult, risky, candid conversations in school. Conversations that are important academically, socially, civically, and per…
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12 min
Making Learning Real: Top Tips for Connecting Current Events to Your Classroom
Our guests say that connecting our classroom lessons to current events makes learning more relevant, engaging and meaningful to students. Join us as we look at the dos and don’ts f…
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4 min
OPINION: Is the Impeachment Too Hot for Classroom Discussion?
It’s times like these that scream out for us to discuss with our students what’s going on in the world around us. Are we prepared to teach at this most critical teachable moment? F…
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10 min
What Is News? Can Your Students Separate Fact, Fiction and Opinion?
We’re teaching in a world where facts, alternative facts, spin and fake news are seamlessly living next to credible sources. Join us for our premiere episode of Digital Truth, your…
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12 min
Discussing the Election in Your Classroom: Walking the Line
We check in with a social studies teacher for guidance on how to discuss an election that has become disrespectful and vulgar. Follow on Twitter: @coolcatteacher @dtrentashcraft @B…
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10 min
How Do We Teach Students (and Ourselves) What Media to Believe?
We are now in an age of misinformation where even established sources of information are being labeled as biased or fake. How do we teach our students to discern credible informati…
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12 min
Fake News: Teaching Kids the Difference Between Bias and Truth
The need to help students do high-quality research begins with teaching students how to distinguish between fake news, bias, truth and credible sources. Follow on Twitter: @erik_pa…