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PBS News Hour Classroom September 08, 2020

BrainPop: Dr. Fauci Discusses Young People’s Role Fighting Coronavirus

 #8 Top News Lesson of 2020A special news lesson plan featuring interviews with Dr. Anthony Fauci by BrainPop and PBS NewsHour. What role do young people play in fighting the coronavirus pandemic?

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 03, 2020

How Gen Z Is Changing the World

How are members of Generation Z approaching the issue of police brutality? What message do Gen Z-ers want to send to older generations?

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AFT September 01, 2020

Mixed Emotions for the First Week of School

Special education teacher Teresa Henderson pens this blog on the difficulties going back to school during COVID-19 and supporting the needs of her students.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 31, 2020

Weekly News Discussion Guide: August 31

Use this weekly news discussion guide and lesson plan to analyze current events with students from the week of August 31.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 28, 2020

Major League Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer Call Off Games in Protest of Racial Injustice

Do you agree with the NBA boycott and decisions by professional athletes to boycott games in protest against police brutality and racism? Why or why not?

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PBS News Hour Classroom July 23, 2020

Explainer: Why Record COVID-19 Testing is Not Enough

What conditions are needed for the coronavirus test to help mitigate the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States? How will it affect school reopening?

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PBS News Hour Classroom July 01, 2020

Are Press Freedoms Under Threat?

Explore press freedom with your students and see how it's under threat in countries like the Philippines and the United States.

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AFT June 29, 2020

Community schools feed families, keep connections alive during pandemic

Read how community schools in upstate New York are working together to keep students and families connected and fed during the pandemic.

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PBS LearningMedia June 26, 2020

Managing and Expressing Feelings With Little Learners

Primary educator Shelly Bautista details her journey with distance learning and helping her young students with managing and expressing their feelings.

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