A current events article is an important writing assignment for students in junior and senior high school. Teachers assign these articles to develop research, writing, and reading skills. The key to writing a good current events article is choosing a reputable news source. This is often difficult, but a teacher or librarian can help students find appropriate sources for their assignments. When selecting a news source, it is best to avoid blogs and other personal websites, which tend to be more based on opinion than factual reporting.
A New York Times op-ed on vaccine misinformation argues that the CDC’s refusal to publicly discuss vaccine safety has been damaging to the public’s health. But vaccine experts say the op-ed ignores scientific data.
The latest episode of the Bill of Rights Institute podcast explores how partisanship and false narratives turned an idea once seen as a possible way to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into a dangerous gimmick.
Educators are struggling with how to help their students deal with the rise of anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of bigotry. Using contemporary news articles from our collection, this episode discusses what is being done to address these issues in the classroom.
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