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Incorporating current events in the classroom enriches the educational experience by bridging theory and practice, promoting critical thinking and media literacy, fostering empathy and global awareness, and preparing students to be active and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.
Here are some links to sites that provide current, relevant and thoughtful resources that you can use in your classroom:
Audioecon: Curated library of podcasts (most from Planet Money & The Indicator)
Frequency: WeeklyMedia Type: PodcastsLinked classroom materials available: yesSt. Louis Fed's Page One Economics: Short overviews of current economic events or financial topics, plus resources and lesson ideas.
Frequency: Monthly Media Type: Article written by Linked classroom materials available: yesChoice: Economics Materials for Success: Worksheets with questions based on current news articles and real-world examples of economic concepts appropriate for introductory Economics courses.
Frequency: Monthly Media Type: Article written by Linked classroom materials available: yesWSJ Weekly Review: Provides a selection of key news articles from the previous week with a summary and questions.
Frequency: WeeklyMedia Type: News articles from Wall Street Journal (sub. required)Linked Classroom materials available: yesMarginal Revolution University Econ Inbox: Free newsletter custom-linked to syllabus where subscribers receive articles and other resources tailored to the topic you are teaching.
Frequency: WeeklyMedia Type: News articles, videos, podcastsLinked Classroom materials available: for someEconomics with Dr. A: Short-form educational content focused on explaining economic concepts beyond the headlines.
Frequency: WeeklyMedia Type: News articles, videosLinked Classroom materials available: noMonday Morning Economist: Curated selection of articles with explanations and context.
Frequency: WeeklyMedia Type: News articles, videosLinked Classroom materials available: noEconlife: Daily shorts explaining a news piece concisely and linking it to economic principles.
Frequency: DailyMedia Type: News articlesLinked Classroom materials available: noEconofact: Short, data-driven articles written by economists on a wide range of economic issues, such as trade, fiscal policy, labor markets, healthcare, and more.
Frequency: ~WeeklyMedia Type: Analysis and dataLinked Classroom materials available: noGoogle Sites
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