#  Embracing Controversy in Civic Education 

 



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 **November 18, 2025** 

 05:00PM - 06:00PM EST 

 [ Register here  arrow\_circle\_right ](https://bit.ly/VPAL111825) 

 



 

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.

Registration for this event will close on November 18 at 3 p.m. EST.

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