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Group of high school students collaborating on laptops in a media literacy or IT classroom setting.
Andy Kratochvil November 07, 2025

Deepfakes to Viral Hoaxes: Teaching Media Literacy in the Classroom

Teach media literacy with ready-to-use lessons and PD.

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Zohran Mamdani speaks at a podium labeled “A New Era for New York City,” standing in front of the Unisphere with his all-female transition team during a press event.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 07, 2025

Democrats Dominate in First Election of Trump’s Second Term

2025 Election Results: Classroom Tools for Teaching Democracy in Action

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Mathematician Terence Tao standing in front of a chalkboard filled with equations, highlighting the global brain‑drain and funding crisis in U.S. scientific research featured in the PBS lesson.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 06, 2025

Top Researchers Consider Leaving U.S. Amid Funding Cuts: 'The Science World Is Ending'

30% of U.S. scientists are eyeing Canada, Europe, and China. Why is America’s research future at risk — and what can students learn from it?

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A grid of surreal and AI-generated short video thumbnails featuring cartoon characters, animals, and digitally altered humans. This visual highlights the spread of low-quality, misleading content—also known as "AI slop"—which critics warn may confuse users and contribute to misinformation online.
PBS News Hour Classroom October 29, 2025

What Is 'AI Slop' and How Does It Impact Users?

Can students spot AI-generated misinformation?

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Illustration comparing electric car and gas car with battery and fuel pump icons, highlighting environmental and emissions differences.
Andy Kratochvil October 29, 2025

Are Electric Vehicles Better for the Environment? EV Battery Mining and Emissions Explained

EVs vs. Gas: What’s the real environmental cost?

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volunteers help hand out food to federal workers affected by the shutdown
PBS News Hour Classroom October 28, 2025

Federal Workers Turn to Food Banks As Government Shutdown Continues

New report reveals growing hunger crisis in D.C.

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Demolition crews tear down the East Wing of the White House as part of former President Trump's plan to build a new ballroom, October 2025.
PBS News Hour Classroom October 27, 2025

East Wing of White House Torn Down as Trump Clears Space for His Ballroom

White House East Wing demolition begins in 2025 to make way for Trump’s planned ballroom.

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A row of identical orange traffic cones stands upright, except for one bright pink cone that is knocked over, symbolizing nonconformity and disruption of traditional norms.
AFT October 27, 2025

Warning: Gender/Sexuality Study Class Ahead

Supporting all students through inclusive education.

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Historic photo of Mexican American families during the Great Depression, labeled “voluntary” deportees. Part of a lesson on 1930
Zinn Education Project October 23, 2025

Deportations on Trial: Mexican Americans During the Great Depression

Who is responsible for the illegal, mass deportations of Mexican Americans and immigrants during the Great Depression? Use this resource to help students analyze this 1920s event.

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Smiling parent with two children, all showing bandages on their arms after vaccination—representing confidence in immunization, family health, and informed vaccine decision-making.
Amanda Eisenberg October 22, 2025

Drowning Out the Noise: Addressing Vaccine Misinformation and Policy Changes 

How changing vaccine policies—and misinformation—are reshaping what families need to know. Get expert guidance to navigate it all.

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