Civics Beyond Borders: Fostering Civic Skills for Democracy in a Global Age

This session was produced in partnership with CFR Education and Retro Report at the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference.

In an era defined by global interdependence, today’s students need civic knowledge and skills that extend beyond national boundaries. This session brings together Retro Report and CFR Education to help educators equip students with the tools they need to understand democracy, citizenship, and civic decision-making in a connected world. Participants will dive into a broadened approach to civic education that blends traditional civic knowledge with global affairs literacy.

Designed for secondary and postsecondary classrooms, the session will showcase practical, inquiry-based instructional strategies that integrate multimedia sources to foster critical thinking and civil discourse. 

Speakers
Dave Olson
Director of Education
Retro Report

Sam Phelps
High School Social Studies Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools

Rania Salem Manganaro
Associate Director, Education Marketing
Council on Foreign Relations