Turning Global Headlines into Teachable Moments

Today’s headlines are tomorrow’s classroom conversations. Are you ready?

In a world where global news is constant and questions often arise, educators are more than teachers. They are mentors helping students understand the flood of information. Watch this webinar with CFR Education, Financial Times Schools, PBS News Hour Classroom, and Awaken Librarian to cut through the noise and learn how to transform complex global events into powerful, thought-provoking lessons that meet students where they are.

In this webinar, you’ll hear from a dynamic panel of educators and experts to

• learn how to help students think critically about world news and social media;
• discover strategies for teaching controversial global issues in the classroom;
• get access to free, non-partisan current events resources you can use tomorrow; and
• explore ways to spark meaningful, critical conversations among students.

This webinar is tailored to educators of all disciplines who want to gain the strategies, confidence, and tools to turn global headlines into teachable moments.

Speakers

• Jean Darnell, Library Director and Founder, Awaken Libraries, LLC
• Charles Hopkins, Managing Director, Teaching & Learning, Council on Foreign Relations
• Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor, Financial Times
• Victoria Pasquantonio, Director, PBS News Hour Classroom