Tag: Politics in the Classroom

  • Doonesbury Feb 18

    This comic from Doonesbury hits hard today and was not published in all local newspapers that syndicate across the US on Sunday. I am republishing it here because  we should be more afraid of people forgetting history than teachers actually teaching history.

  • Sports Washing: Russia, China, Qatar

    The phenomenon of “sports washing”, using sport events to divert attention from political controversies, is noticeable at Olympics and World Cups in China, Russia, and Qatar.

  • CIC: Guy Delisle

    Canadian author Guy Delisle creates travel graphic novels, providing insight into global cultures and societies through detailed illustrations and narratives.

  • George HW Bush: Remembering Him 5 Years Later

    George H.W. Bush’s political career, including the 1988 presidential election and the implementation of NAFTA, significantly shaped late 20th-century American history.

  • Sports in the Classroom: CFP 2023

    This blog is an example of how to use current events and AI to draft a biased document to force students to respond with a personal argument. While the topic may seem benign it could create interest among students.

  • TDIH: Bush v. Gore (2000)

    The 2000 U.S. election, marked by voting irregularities and legal disputes, significantly influenced American politics and election reforms.