Civics Skills: How to (Respectfully) Disagree | Retro Report

Watch as high school students dive into a discussion about whether certain books should be banned from school libraries. Their conversation isn’t just about the books themselves; it shows how to tackle difficult issues with civility and respect. Students share their views and listen to differing opinions without being disagreeable.

About the Author:

Allie Niese is a James Madison Fellow and works with several civic education organizations, including Retro Report, the National Constitution Center, Constitutional Democracy Project and the News Literacy Project. She has a master’s degree from Northwestern and teaches AP U.S. Government and Politics and Civics at William Howard Taft High School in Chicago.