Trump names Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court nominee

Debate: How Can Students Become Prepared to Spot Fake News?

A recent study tested over 7,800 teenagers on their ability to differentiate fake from real news and sponsored ads from news articles. The results showed that 80-90 percent of high school students had a difficult time judging the credibility of news.

Foreign Expectations of President Trump

Trump’s Executive Order on Muslims, Refugees and Immigration

Essential question: In what ways do you think the protestors, ACLU and attorneys made a difference?

Refugees concerned over Trump’s decision to suspend arrival of Syrians

Essential question: What does it mean to be a refugee?

Trump signs executive order for border wall construction

Essential question: Why do presidents sign executive orders?

How to Spot Fake News and Teach Students to be Educated News Consumers

Essential Question - How can we identify fake news?

Which Moral Principle Should Prevail In Case Of Dylann Roof?

Teaching What Unites Us: The Values of Democracy

What are some qualities of citizenship essential for sustaining democracy in troubled times? I can’t think of a better question to ask at this moment in history. It challenges us to consider how we define “citizen,” how we actively value and build community, and how we relate to “place.” 

Vetting Process for Cabinet Nominations