There is a history in the United States of destructive discussions about controversial issues, such as abortion, gay marriage, the divide between the rich and the poor, and sexual abuse to name just a ...

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.

There was no vote, but the discussion was heated as the five board members reviewed potential changes to policies that ...

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 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 ...

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 16-member group, chaired by former HMS Dean Jeffrey S. Flier, called on the school to host regular public forums modeling debate on controversial issues, expand a recently adopted non-attribution ...