By Madalyn O Neill
Jan 7, 2021 9:27 PM
MADISON, Wis. – For students, memories of big moments in history often take place in the classroom.
In his 11
th year at James Madison Memorial High School, social studies teacher David Olson watched the violence at the U.S. Capitol play out with his students in mind.
“I couldn’t not watch and think of my role as a teacher,” Olson said. “I teach AP U.S. government, politics. This is what I teach. Watching this, my mind kept thinking of, what are the things I need to help students understand? Where are the places students I know are going to have questions?”
‘This is what I teach’: Capitol violence takes focus in school lessons
January 7, 2021 9:27 PM Madalyn O Neill
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In his 11
th year at James Madison Memorial High School, social studies teacher David Olson watched the violence at the U.S. Capitol play out with his students in mind.
“I couldn’t not watch and think of my role as a teacher,” Olson said. “I teach AP U.S. government, politics. This is what I teach. Watching this, my mind kept thinking of, what are the things I need to help students understand? Where are the places students I know are going to have questions?”