Letter from the editor.

• Author: Rebhun, Elliott
• Position: Editorial

Between the election at home and developments abroad, the year ahead promises to be a momentous one for America--and a challenge for the teachers who try to make sense of it all for their students.

That's where The New York Times Upfront comes in. All year long, we'll help you connect current events to your curriculum, as we give your students news and analysis to help them understand what's going on in the world, and why it matters to them.

Just as important, Upfront will build your students' comprehension and critical-thinking...