National September 11 Memorial and Museum

From Our Desks: Educators Reflect on Teaching 9/11

In these personal reflections, teachers grapple with teaching 9/11 to students with no direct memory of the attacks.

Introduction

Marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this collection offers educators engaging resources and perspectives for teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.

Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Lessons: Teaching 9/11 25 Years Later

First-person narratives and an accompanying lesson plan harness the power of storytelling to engage students with 9/11.