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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters at a Pentagon press briefing addressing evidence linking U.S. military actions to a school bombing in Iran.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 13, 2026

A Look at Evidence Linking U.S. to Iranian School Bombing

What evidence is linking the United States to an Iranian school bombing? Officials and investigators are examining new claims as questions grow about the attack.

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A cargo ship on the water beside the steep, sunlit cliffs of Oman's Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz.
Andy Kratochvil March 12, 2026

What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Does It Matter?

What does a narrow waterway in the Middle East have to do with your gas prices and grocery bill? More than you'd think.

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A paraprofessional reads aloud to two young students in a school library, with the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference logo in the upper left corner.
Andy Kratochvil March 10, 2026

Free Professional Development for Paraprofessionals at the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference

PSRPs and ESPs can access free, for-credit professional development at the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference (March 23–26) with sessions designed to support every role in the building.

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Environmental justice advocate Cameron Oglesby of Upper Marlborough, Maryland reviews family records with an older relative while discussing efforts to protect their family farm.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 09, 2026

Environmental Justice Advocate Works to Save Family Farm

Environmental justice often starts with local stories. Meet Cameron Oglesby of Upper Marlborough, Maryland, who is working to protect her family’s farm and raise awareness about environmental harm in her community.

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The U.S. Capitol building photographed with red and blue lighting, representing the partisan debate over the SAVE America Act.
Andy Kratochvil March 09, 2026

Can You Prove You're a Citizen? The SAVE Act Explained

Can you prove you're a citizen? The SAVE America Act, better known as the SAVE Act, would require a passport or birth certificate just to register to vote, and millions of eligible Americans may not have one. Here's what teachers and students need to know.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters as the Trump administration faces questions about its strategy for the war with Iran.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 05, 2026

The Trump Administration Seeks to Explain Iran Strategy

The Trump administration is trying to clarify its strategy in the war with Iran. Officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, faced questions about the goals and risks of the conflict.

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Texas State Sen. James Talarico speaks at a campaign event during the 2026 midterm primary elections.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 04, 2026

Primaries Begin for the 2026 Midterm Elections

Primary elections for the 2026 midterms are beginning across the United States. These early races will help shape the candidates and issues heading into November.

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A Tehran firefighter stands amid rubble and debris in Iran’s capital, illustrating tense and volatile conditions reported from the ground as conflict intensifies.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 03, 2026

On the Ground in Tehran, Reporter Describes Tense and Volatile Conditions

A PBS correspondent reports from Tehran on tense, volatile conditions as conflict and uncertainty grip the Iranian capital. Here’s what’s happening on the ground.

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Three eighth-grade students work together on an assignment in a school courtyard during a media literacy lesson.
Andy Kratochvil March 02, 2026

Media Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Teach It

Media literacy helps students analyze, verify and create media responsibly. Learn what media literacy is, why it matters and how to teach it across grade levels with classroom-ready lessons.

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Author Toni Morrison stands with her sons Harold and Slade outside their home in upstate New York in a photograph by Bernard Gotfryd.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 02, 2026

"On Morrison" Celebrates Toni Morrison's Extraordinary Body of Work

Toni Morrison reshaped American literature through powerful stories about history, identity and memory. Explore the legacy of her extraordinary body of work.

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