Civic Education In The US & France: Confronting Hatred and Threats to Democracy
Teachers College Columbia 525 W 120th St, New YorkThe conference will explore the teaching of civic education in France and the United States within the larger context of citizenship, identity, and immigration. How do our schools--institutions charged with preparing students to be civic participants--confront racism, discrimination, antisemitism, and extremism? This conference will bring together educators from France and the U.S. to discuss how to improve civic education and better prepare…