When a crisis happens in the world, like the current distressing situation in Ukraine, what is the impact on students and teachers? How can educators address what is happening, create a supportive space for students, and ensure learning still takes place?

In this webinar, Lucy Swedberg, Executive Editor and Senior Editorial Director at Harvard Business Publishing, will lead a conversation with Alexandra Sedlovskaya, Associate Director of the Christensen Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard Business School, about the role educators play when a world crisis captures our collective attention—and how to navigate the challenges that responsibility poses.

The webinar will discuss:

• How to address difficult world events in the classroom, even when it’s hard to know what to say.

• Why we talk about some events but not others; what compass should we use?

• Why it’s essential to explore and understand the diversity of perspectives represented in the classroom.

• How to be compassionate and supportive, without putting anyone on the spot.

• What educators can do to instill hope and take care of themselves.