Civics Concept: Civil Discourse Discussing Boundaries for Freedom of Expression

One of the most important, and at times, most challenging aspects of incorporating current events into the classroom is fostering a civil dialogue amongst students. As polarization seems to be growing each year, the practice of holding a discourse with folks who hold different, and at times, conflicting views is becoming an ever more important skill to practice. There are a number of ways to introduce and encourage respectful discussion in classrooms, most of which begin with foundational work by the class in setting a respectful culture of inclusion. Proper preparation can set you up for success.

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