History and Today's News

As a history teacher news is very important. In class I will be teaching about the past. The past is very important for knowing why things are they way they are today. I want students to be actively involved in the news today. Some days, I will want to start classes by reading newspapers, websites, magazines, or whatever else I can get my hands on. As a student, I remember teachers starting off with the news of the day. I think that is vital in making students into better people. If they know what is going on in the world then they will be involved in the world. Many students never turn on the news and I want my students in my classes to know what is going on, if not for their own good, if for the good of others. History is important to learn about so we don't repeat the past. Learning today's news will help students connect what we are learning.