Examining the featured political cartoons offers students an opportunity to analyze myths about immigration and to consider ways that politicians have historically used nativist sentiments for political gain.

Role-play in the classroom that avoids mimicking, caricaturing, or minimizing events in history can broaden students’ understanding of the complexities of the world.

Families and principals can play a crucial role in fostering controversial-issue classroom discussions that support students’ civic learning.

By reframing typical approaches to classroom debates on immigration, we empower immigrant students to be active participants in, rather than the subjects of, our conversation.

In the face of intense political polarization, we must not give up on preparing young people to become active participants in a pluralistic society brimming with opposing views.

The suggested resources in this article can help teachers develop students' media literacy skills.

The guiding principles outlined in this article are essential for teaching students to differentiate between misinformation and credible sources.

In this assessment, students examine a YouTube video, excerpts from an opinion article, and a webpage screenshot, before answering questions about each source's credibility and point of view.

This special issue of Social Education highlights established methodologies, research, and resources to enhance students' critical thinking and media literacy.

Creating an effective compelling question is the cornerstone of any inquiry that engages students with evidence in critical ways.