Join GBH Education at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library for a powerful, timely exploration of how educators can teach the events and lasting consequences of September 11, 2001. This special event brings together teachers and community members for an evening of learning, conversation, and reflection.
During the event, we will screen brand‑new videos designed to help educators navigate the complexities of teaching 9/11 to students who were born long after the attacks. These videos plus an accompanying interactive lesson aim to support student understanding of the event and it’s impact on the world.
The conversation will also highlight Massachusetts’ central role in the story of 9/11. Two of the hijacked flights—American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175—departed from Boston Logan International Airport, making the events of that day deeply connected to our local communities and to many families across the Commonwealth.
Together, we will discuss why teaching this historical event matters, especially as the 25th anniversary approaches, strategies for teaching this difficult history, and ways to help young people understand both the human impact and the ongoing global consequences of that day.
This event is free and open to all. We invite you to join us as we reflect on the past and consider how best to teach it to the next generation. Refreshments will be provided.
