During this session, participants will learn strategies for teaching the 2022 midterm elections. Major issues confronting voters in the midterms will be analyzed; strategies for teaching these and other controversial issues in the classroom will also be discussed. Civics teachers, U.S. history, and other teachers teaching the midterm elections and the American political system will benefit from this session.

Guest Speaker: Stephen Armstrong is the social studies consultant for the Connecticut State Department of Education and Past President of the National Council for the Social Studies.

7:00 - 7:45 pm: Guest Lecture and Q&A (Open to Public)
7:45 - 8:30 pm: iCSL Master Teacher Cohort Meeting (Closed Session)

All Times Eastern

Registration: Free
Supported by the Civics, Service, and Leadership (iCSL) program from iCivics. 

The Civics, Service, and Leadership (iCSL) program aims to prepare students exploring careers in military and public service with high-quality civic learning experiences that build critical thinking, media literacy, civility, civic knowledge and participation, and service. Learn with colleagues and experts in the field of civic education as we explore the connections between civics, service, and leadership in this free monthly online learning series:

• September 22, 2022: Why Voting for the Midterm and Locally Matter?: Teaching the 2022 Elections
• October 20, 2022: Understanding Civics as a Living, Breathing, and Ever-Relevant Field
• November 17, 2022: Civic Equity and Civic Action for Students with Disabilities
• December 15, 2022: New Approaches to Teaching with Primary Sources