The inclusion of international news in the secondary syllabus is supported by many while opposed by others. This essay will explore both viewpoints but would argue that even though international news can be a great source of knowledge and information from time to time, it does not necessarily mean that it should formally be included in the school curricula.
The power of global media to educate today's youth and shape their views is significant. While some opine that the global media and international news, as part of secondary education, have no value, others believe that international news should be studied by those pupils.