Dear Educator,
As the fall semester picks up and the midterm elections approach, students are asking big questions about the United States’ role in the world and about how to separate fact from noise online. CFR has several upcoming events to help you and your students dig into those questions, whether you teach high school or higher education. Continue reading to learn more about upcoming events, including: Happy learning,
Caroline Netchvolodoff
Vice President, Education
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Opportunities for High School Educators
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Teaching Global Civics in a Digital Age |
Monday, November 9 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST)
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Students are forming civic identities in a digital environment shaped by global events, misinformation, and rapidly evolving technologies. Yet the education landscape often treats global affairs, civics, and digital literacy as separate areas of study, leaving students without the knowledge, skills, and perspective they need to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. Join leaders from the Digital Inquiry Group and CFR Education for a conversation about how educators across disciplines can help students navigate the global and digital realities shaping civic life today. |
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War at Home: Teaching WWI Through Espionage and Pandemic |
Wednesday, November 4 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST)
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Join the National Council for History Education and CFR Education for a webinar that will explore how World War I shaped everyday life in the United States. Participants will dive into two CFR Education simulations, the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917 and Influenza and War in 1918, that put students in the role of decision-makers facing national security threats and public health crises. Along the way, students practice weighing evidence, considering competing perspectives, and connecting the past to the issues they see in the news today.
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CFR Education at NCSS 2026
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Are you interested in learning more about global affairs in new and exciting ways at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago, IL? Explore these two opportunities with CFR Education at the conference: |
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- Global Civics in a Digital Age: Teaching Civics for an Interconnected World (12/5, 10:45 am - 11:35 a.m. in Grand Hall K)
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Visit booth #1124 and meet Education staff from the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Three Webinars for Higher Ed Faculty and Students |
Explore opportunities for college and university educators and students to discuss global issues with CFR fellows, Foreign Affairs authors, and other leading experts. If you do not currently receive invitations for this series and would like to be added to the list, please register here. |
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Trust Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (EDT) |
Vinh X. Nguyen, senior fellow for artificial intelligence at the Council on Foreign Relations, will lead a conversation on trust infrastructure and artificial intelligence. |
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What the Midterms Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
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James M. Lindsay, the Mary and David Boies distinguished senior fellow in U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, will lead a conversation on what the midterms mean for U.S. foreign policy. |
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North Korea’s Strategic Playbook
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (EST)
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Jenny Town, senior fellow and director of the 38 North Program at the Stimson Center, will lead a conversation on North Korea’s strategic playbook. |
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Are you or your students considering a graduate degree in international affairs or public policy? The Foreign Affairs Virtual Graduate School Fair is an opportunity for students to explore program opportunities and engage in live one-on-one chats with admissions officials. If you know of students who may be interested, please share the registration link with them. |
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Global communication network concept. (metamorworks)
Patients in hospital beds in 1918. (The Denver Post Collection/Getty Images)
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