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I'll talk about the history of politics. But I avoid getting into current events as I know things can get pretty heated. A lot of what passes for politics these days is just taunting, which is often based on disinformation. It's a sad state of affairs, but that's where we are.
Chief
In my opinion, some teachers get by with political discussion, talking about current events, and other controversial topics. But let the wrong person say something in passing and admin is all over them
With how polarized everything and everyone is these days, I just tell them that my contract states I can’t discuss politics or religion in class. To ask their parents if they have questions. Unfortunately, I feel safer saying that than letting them debate. It sucks.
I never talk politics with my students. It's not their business to know how I vote.
Chief
If they ask me if I voted I tell them "yes". If they ask me how I vote, I tell them I do my research and vote according to my research and knowledge I gained from that research
Chief
I don't get involved in political discussions with students. I do let the students talk, but I shut it off if the students start getting testy.
When I taught debate, yes. The students were always critiquing the debates, and they were frequently debating topics tied in with political issues. But now that I only have math, it usually just comes up in statistics and survey methodology.
It’s all about teaching them how to think, not what to think. I encourage discussions that explore issues and perspectives, but I make sure to keep it balanced and fact-based.
Chief
That in itself is something they don't get often. I like your thought of teach them how to think, not what to think. I always tell them don't just believe something because someone says so-do your own research. I tell them to research Google and Duck-duck-go