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Teaching 250 Years of Foreign Policy Webinar

Join expert James M. Lindsay and Kristin Stelfox for a conversation on teaching 250 years of American foreign policy with CFR Education resources.

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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, classrooms across the country continue to explore the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation. But America’s story is also a global one. From the founding of the republic to today’s interconnected world, foreign policy has shaped the nation’s history, its role on the world stage, and the lives of generations of Americans.

Join this edWebinar with Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) expert Dr. James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, and CFR Curriculum Content Lead Kristin Stelfox for a conversation spanning 250 years of U.S. foreign policy, from 1776 to today. Together, they will share how expert perspectives, primary sources, and inquiry-based classroom activities from CFR Education can help students think critically about America’s evolving role in the world.

In this session, educators will:

  • Explore how a foreign policy perspective on the 250th anniversary of the United States can enrich instruction across a range of courses, including U.S. history, world history, civics, government, geography, international relations, economics, global studies, and current events
  • Gain historical context for pivotal moments that have shaped America’s role in the world
  • Discover free, ready-to-use resources, including an interactive timeline spanning 250 years of U.S. foreign policy and in-depth teaching collections featuring curated primary sources and classroom discussion activities
  • Learn practical strategies for using primary sources and discussion-based activities to foster historical inquiry, critical thinking, and civic engagement

Whether you’re planning lessons connected to America’s 250th or looking for new ways to connect the past to the present, this session will provide expert insight and adaptable resources you can use right away. This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders.

Speakers

Dr. James M. Lindsay
Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy
Council on Foreign Relations

Kristin Stelfox
Curriculum Content Lead, High School
Council on Foreign Relations