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Teaching 9/11 attacks different now, because students weren’t born in 2001

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Central teacher changing approach

It’s hard to believe but there are now high school students who have no recollection of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. 

Many of Kevin Colburn’s students at Central High School weren’t even born, so his teaching approach regarding that day has changed over the years.

“It was less important 10 years ago to talk about it because everybody experienced it,” Colburn, who teaches social studies, said. “These kids were barely born and next year’s kids weren’t born. 

“It’s important for them to understand what that event was because it did have such a huge affect on our country.”

Colburn says he largely reverts back to his own experiences in telling students about the significance of that time.

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.

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