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PBS News Hour Classroom August 25, 2020

Republican National Convention Begins with Trump Speech

Following day one of the RNC, how do you think the Republican and Democratic parties are appealing to voters in this election?

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 21, 2020

The Democratic National Convention Wraps Up with Biden Acceptance Speech

Use this lesson plan with students to analyze Joe Biden's acceptance speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and discuss how he got there.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 20, 2020

Why did AOC nominate Bernie Sanders at the DNC?

In this lesson, students learn about the role of delegates in order to understand why Ocasio-Cortez seconded the nomination of Sanders at the DNC.

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Sari Beth Rosenberg August 18, 2020

Teaching: A Tool to Dismantle Racism

Sari Beth Rosenberg shares how teaching is a powerful tool to dismantle racism, and how she wields this tool in her classroom and lessons.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 18, 2020

A Hundred Years after the Ratification of the 19th Amendment, what does Gender Inequality look like?

A hundred years after women won the right to vote in every state, what is the pandemic doing to erase gains toward equality?

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 17, 2020

Beirut Blast Pushes Lebanon To Breaking Point

Learn what has happened since August 4, 2020 when two explosions ripped through Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 170 and injuring 6,000 more.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 14, 2020

Election Officials and the Postal Services Handling of Mail-In Ballots

While most evidence shows that voting fraud is extremely rare, President Donald Trump has been claiming the opposite.

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Megan Ortmeyer August 13, 2020

Going Back to School in a Changed World

Check out this blog to learn about Share My Lesson's professional development webinars designed specifically to help you prepare for going back to school.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 13, 2020

Kamala Harris Chosen as Joe Biden's Running Mate

Students learn about Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, and contemplate what should be considered in choosing a running mate.

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AFT PSRP August 13, 2020

Support Staff are the Infrastructure of the World

In the United States, 370,000 school and college support staff who belong to the American Federation of Teachers, joined their peers around the world in stepping up to face this public health crisis.

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