{"product_id":"preventing-polarization-9781956512274","title":"Preventing Polarization","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready to break down conflict and build consensus on polarizing topics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeally, education equips students to care about the world and helps them shape their futures. In an era that has become incredibly polarized, we can help our students learn how to come together despite differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichelle Blanchet and Brian Deters show how all educators can equip our youth with skills to become active and engaged citizens. A one-off course on civics is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreventing Polarization \u003c\/em\u003eoffers basic strategies that every teacher can use. You will create experiences to help students break down barriers through activities and role playing. The future lies with our children. Let's show them how to make a difference, minimize conflict, and build accord. This book will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelp you cultivate critical thinking in young people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide information about effectively digesting information and considering source material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereveal strategies for how to teach civics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelp kids understand the impact of their actions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplore tough conversations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshare strategies to help students speak up, step in, and get involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide solutions for teaching kids about empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edemonstrate how to talk about politics in an appropriate manner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrab Preventing Polarization today and implement 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlanchet, Michelle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michelle is an educational consultant that infuses startup strategies into professional learning so that teachers are empowered to bring change-making, social innovation, and SDGs into their work. After teaching social studies in both the U.S. and Switzerland, she founded the Educators' Lab, which supports teacher-driven solutions to educational challenges. Michelle is the co-author of The Startup Teacher Playbook, and Preventing Polarization (2023). She has worked with organizations like PBS Education and Ashoka, and occasionally blogs for Edutopia. A graduate of IE University in Madrid, she is a part of the Global Shaper Community of the World Economic Forum and has presented at numerous events, including SXSWedu and TEDxLausanne. She lives near Geneva, Switzerland with her family.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeters, Brian:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Brian Deters has been in education for over twenty-eight years teaching social studies and coaching varsity soccer in the United States and Switzerland. Brian also is a co-host of the 4 A Better Tomorrow Podcast, a podcast series that connects his education experiences with his political ones, most notably his run in the 2018 election as a U.S. Congressional primary candidate from the 18th District of Illinois.","brand":"Times 10 Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51260333523218,"sku":"9781956512274","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b38e0a9d-f92a-4d23-a128-ee3fb5b40ae4.jpg?v=1746642832","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/preventing-polarization-9781956512274","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}