Engagement with controversial issues lies at the heart of contemporary civic education, offering students opportunities to develop critical thinking, democratic competencies and a sense of agency.

In many classrooms today, students discuss controversial issues while those events are still unfolding. In discussions of politically charged current events such as international conflicts, inequality ...

People hold signs during a Grossmont Union High School District board meeting in El Cajon, Calif., in July 2025. Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images Election races for local ...

He also explained how he finds the courage to keep reporting despite negative press he has received and why he continues to fight for a worthy cause. "I'm here to speak on behalf of we the people. I ...

The Redlands school board continues to tackle the contentious topic of striking a political balance in school books and materials. On Tuesday night, Sept. 9, it took another step forward, discussing ...

As one of my undergraduate classes recently discussed the history of slavery and resistance, my students shared their gratitude for learning about topics they had not studied during their K-12 ...

The Redlands school board on Tuesday night, Aug. 11, tackled the tricky topic of how to deal with “controversial issues” in students’ learning materials and ensure they are balanced. Trustee Candy ...