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Teaching history, easing anxiety: How some schools are addressing the Capitol riot

Teaching history, easing anxiety: How some schools are addressing the Capitol riot Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune © Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune/Chicago Tribune/TNS Michael Christensen teaches her AP U.S. History class at New Trier High School. After her initial shock upon learning that a violent mob had stormed the U.S. Capitol last week, New Trier High School teacher Michael Christensen’s next thought was: How could she help her students process the mayhem while also easing their fears and anxiety? “It was very hard to watch, but I’m always an educator first, so I had to get past my own emotions, because I knew when I walked into the classroom, the kids would be anxious and upset,” said Christensen, a U.S. history teacher and social studies department chairwoman at the Winnetka, Illinois, high school.

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