Doctors Urge Vaccination as Measles Outbreak Grows
The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in 35 years, with more than 4,000 cases and about 95% among unvaccinated people. Doctors are urging vaccination. Students explore why a once-eliminated disease is surging back.
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How Do Officials Test Voting Machines?
Before a single vote is counted, local election officials spend weeks testing machines and verifying ballots. Students go behind the scenes to see how the process works and explore why officials say voters can trust the results.
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How Media Outlets Are Pushing Back Against Trump’s Selective Press Ban
After President Trump banned three news outlets from the White House, a federal judge ordered their access restored while a legal challenge plays out. Students explore whether press access is a First Amendment right and when limits might apply.
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Cuts to Federal Benefits Push Many Americans to Food Banks
More than five million people have lost SNAP benefits since a new federal law cut the program, and food banks are feeling the strain. Students explore what the cuts mean for families and whether communities can fill the gap.
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Water Access Major Issue in Western States
Many Arizona voters now rank water above inflation, immigration, and education as their top midterm concern. As drought drags on, candidates face hard questions about the state’s water future. Students explore what officials can, and can’t, do.
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How the West Is Preparing for a Drier Future as Water Supplies Hit Lows
Federal water cuts from the Colorado River are about to hit Arizona, Nevada, and California, and managers are spending billions to prepare for a drier future. Students explore what the shrinking supply means and how the West might adapt.
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Why French Students Are Leading Massive Protests Across the Country
More than 250,000 people have protested across France, with students at the forefront, demanding smaller classes and better school buildings. Students explore what’s driving the demonstrations and whether similar tensions exist in U.S. schools.
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What Is Temporary Protected Status, and What Happens When It Ends?
More than a million people are losing Temporary Protected Status, and many are students or parents of students. Help your class explore how TPS works and who decides when “temporary” runs out.
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Poland Braces for Potential Confrontation as Russia Tests NATO Defenses
Poland is preparing for a possible confrontation as its leaders warn that Russia may be testing NATO’s defenses. PBS reports from the Kaliningrad border. Students explore the history behind the tensions and how alliances try to keep the peace.
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How Are Overseas Ballots Verified and Counted?
Service members and Americans abroad vote by mail and even email, so how are those ballots verified and kept secure? PBS goes inside a county counting facility. Students explore how election officials balance access and security.
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