#  Embracing Controversy in Civic Education 

 



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 **November 18, 2025** 

 05:00PM - 06:00PM EST 

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 **Zoom Webinar**  

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Join Eric Soto-Shed, Lecturer on Education (HGSE), for a conversation on teaching controversial issues in polarized times. Developing frameworks for embracing controversy while mitigating potential student harm can be a powerful way to navigate today’s divided civic climate. This event explores how we can turn potential conflict into opportunities for deeper learning.



 

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