How schools are teaching lessons about 9/11 to a generation that didn’t live through it
New data indicates that September 11, 2001, remains a significant memory for many, but its impact is diminishing for younger generations. A recent Pew Research Center poll found that 60% of 18- to 24-year-olds learned about the attacks through school. Mel Bissell, social studies curriculum specialist for GBH Education, discussed efforts to teach the history of 9/11 to students who did not experience it firsthand, addressing common misconceptions and the spread of misinformation online.
Educating younger generations about 9/11 is crucial for understanding a pivotal event in U.S. and international history, including its connection to subsequent wars and its impact on national security and cherished freedoms.
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