Twenty-five years ago this Friday, the events of September 11, 2001 changed our country and our world. Today, our high school students stepped outside the classroom to learn, ask questions, and reflect on the history and lasting impact of that day. Students visited thecellorg (Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab), an incredible Denver resource dedicated to nonpartisan education about terrorism and security. Through its exhibits, artifacts, and guided programming, they explored the events and aftermath of 9/11 and how our world has changed in the 25 years since. We are incredibly proud of how our students approached the experience. They asked thoughtful questions, engaged seriously with difficult material, and showed genuine respect for the gravity of what our country—and humanity—experienced that day. Some drew connections to the world around them today, including recent antisemitic attacks and the ways vitriol, extremism, and hate can escalate into violence. They had insightful...