Current events can be a great way to engage students with the world around them and to help students understand how different cultures and countries operate. They can also provide students with opportunities to develop empathy and critical thinking skills. Students can practice these skills by using news articles, videos, and podcasts from a variety of sources. When choosing a news article or video to use, it is important to consider the maturity level and interests of your students. It is also important to find an article that aligns with your curriculum and standards.

With hybrid work and remote work becoming more commonplace, it’s hard for employees to maintain a separation between their personal life and their professional life. It is possible for workplace issues like natural disasters, political unrest and polarization, or even shootings to distract from the work they’re trying to accomplish.

The key to dealing with these distractions is establishing communication strategies that take workers’ concerns into consideration. Organizations cannot assuage all of their employees’ worries or even take responsibility for the stress they experience outside of work. However, they can foster a culture that encourages focus, civility and productivity to reduce the impact of current events.

It’s also important for organizations to maintain neutrality on politics to avoid unnecessary polarization among their workforce. In addition to this, employees appreciate workplaces that create professional, respectful spaces where they can discuss their personal views on political topics without disrupting work.