Day October 21, 2024

Teaching through a Presidential Election 

An illustration of two stylized politicians standing behind podiums. The composition is colored in red, white, and blue.
As the 2024 election approaches, many instructors and students are experiencing higher rates of stress, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. Stressful political events have the ability to impact student learning and create tension in the classroom community. This Teaching Tip offers practical strategies for teaching through the election season, including proactive planning and ideas for moments that may catch instructors off guard.