Current events provide scholars with ample material for study. They might explore the rise of right populism and ethnic nationalism, a nightmarish post-fact political era, or the long-term impact of surveillance and robots on the economy and employment. Or they might analyze whether Trump will break through the sclerosis of Washington elites and usher in economic invigoration, international stability, or broader social inclusion.
Each week, the Bill of Rights Institute searches for contemporary news articles that explore themes used in U.S. History, Government, and Civics classrooms. We then identify resources that connect those articles to the curriculum.
NYC and the country changed forever on 9/11, 24 years ago. Here’s a look back at how the day unfolded.