The teaching of current events

Abstract

EACH generation in its turn will face problems and must be prepared to work toward their solution. This fact presents a continuing challenge for the schools to deal with current affairs. It is essential to provide an educational program designed to further the development of an enlightened public opinion. Schools, colleges, radio, and press share the responsibility for developing an informed and enlightened citizenry. There is no standard pattern for this work. In a progressive program there should be developed from the time pupils first come to school: