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Abdul El-Sayed speaks into a microphone at a campaign rally in front of an "Abdul for US Senate" backdrop.
PBS News Hour Classroom August 10, 2026

What El-Sayed's Primary Win Means for Democrats in November

Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Michigan primary win exposed Democratic divisions. Explore what it means for the party heading into the November midterms.

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FBI/CISA Joint Cybersecurity Advisory warning that Iranian-affiliated cyber actors are exploiting US critical infrastructure.
PBS News Hour Classroom August 05, 2026

What We Know About the Cyberattacks on Water Systems in 7 States

The FBI says at least seven states have been hit by cyberattacks on water infrastructure, with Iran the likely culprit. Students explore how these attacks work, who defends against them, and why funding matters.

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Split-screen video still of music journalist Sidney Madden and music historian Ted Gioia in a remote podcast conversation.
PBS News Hour Classroom August 04, 2026

How Music Has Helped Tell America's Story from the Very Beginning

What makes a song quintessentially American? On her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, Judy Woodruff talks with Ted Gioia and Sidney Madden about how music has told America's story from the very beginning.

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A mural on a building in Froid, Montana reads "there's no place like home" with farm imagery and the state outline.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 31, 2026

ICE Arrest in a Rural Montana Town Prompts a Conservative Community to Take Action

Froid, Montana is rural, tight-knit, and deeply conservative. But when ICE detained one of its longtime residents, the town pushed back. Students explore how a community's values met a national immigration debate.

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Two black-and-white photos of San Francisco's Chinatown around 1900, showing families and children on the street.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 31, 2026

The Overlooked History of Asian Americans and the Struggle for Belonging

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group in the U.S., yet their history is often overlooked. Judy Woodruff traces how that past still shapes who belongs in America, from the Chinese Exclusion Act to birthright citizenship today.

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Judy Woodruff interviews historians Lindsay Chervinsky and Ron Chernow in the Assembly Room at Independence Hall.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 23, 2026

America at a Crossroads: A Look at America's Founding from the Room Where Independence Was Declared

Judy Woodruff sits down with historians Lindsay Chervinsky and Ron Chernow inside Independence Hall to mark 250 years of American independence. Students explore the Declaration, its omissions, and what a more perfect union means today.

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Hazy orange-brown wildfire smoke blankets a city skyline of high-rises above a waterfront and highway.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 21, 2026

The Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke Across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

More than 115 million people faced dangerous air as wildfire smoke spread across 17 states. This lesson helps students explore the health risks, the climate connection, and how communities respond.

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National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie smiles and holds a bouquet of flowers while surrounded by a crowd at an event celebrating his appointment, wearing a green traditional Nigerian top.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 17, 2026

National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie on Using His Words to Bridge Worlds

Daniel Umemezie is the newest National Youth Poet Laureate, and he has a lot to say. The Nigerian American poet from Houston sat down with PBS NewsHour to talk about what poetry means to him, how he uses his words to bridge worlds, and what he wants other young writers to know.

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Two hospital arts program staff members stand in a brightly decorated room during a Lotería card game session, with a colorful board of Lotería cards visible on an easel behind them and a vibrant mural on the wall.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 16, 2026

How Hospitals Are Using the Arts to Help Patients Recover

Hospitals are prescribing something new alongside medicine: art. From Lotería games to live music, a growing number of hospital systems are using the arts to help patients of all ages recover faster and feel better. Here is what the science says and what students can explore.

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Trump fired the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of the 2026 midterms. Explore what it means for election integrity in this PBS NewsHour classroom lesson.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 14, 2026

Trump Fires Election Commission Members in Latest Attempt to Control Voting Process

With midterm elections just months away, President Trump fired the remaining members of the federal agency that helps states run elections and certify voting equipment. Here is what the Election Assistance Commission does, why it matters, and what the firing could mean for November.

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