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A woman and man sit in front of bookshelves filled with history titles and academic works. The woman smiles warmly while the man looks reflective. Both appear to be part of an interview or educational segment. This image supports a PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson on citizen historians—volunteers who help preserve and transcribe historical documents and artifacts for the Smithsonian and other institutions, expanding access to public history through community participation.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 29, 2025

Citizen Historians Preserve Details of Smithsonian Exhibits

Citizen historians bring history to life—see how volunteers help the Smithsonian preserve and share America’s stories.

Black-and-white photo of two men warmly embracing and smiling at each other against a black background, symbolizing empathy, connection, and reconciliation. Photo courtesy of Rina Castelnuovo.

Listening from the Heart September 26, 2025

Listening from the Heart: A Simple Classroom Practice to Transform Hard Conversations

Explore a simple, powerful listening tool that helps students engage with empathy—even on the toughest topics.

Donald Trump speaks at a press conference from the White House podium, flanked by U.S. officials, with law books and the presidential seal in the background.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 24, 2025

Health Experts Respond to Trump's Claims Linking Autism to Acetaminophen

Trump reignites vaccine debate — health experts respond to acetaminophen-autism claims.

Randi Weingarten smiles while signing books and speaking with attendees at a public event inside a church-like venue, with a backdrop reading “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” The moment captures warmth, community, and teacher solidarity—core themes of her blog.

Randi Weingarten September 23, 2025

Why Fascists Fear Teachers

Teachers are under siege not for anything they do wrong, but for what they do right.

Illustrated offshore wind turbines standing in calm blue ocean waters beneath a bright sky with clouds and seabirds, representing clean energy and the future of floating offshore wind power.

Andy Kratochvil September 22, 2025

How Does Offshore Wind Energy Work?

Discover how floating turbines capture ocean winds to create clean power and open up future job opportunities.

Barbara Blackburn September 22, 2025

Games in the Classroom

Fun, low-prep ideas to boost engagement and deepen learning at every grade level.

Dr. Colleen Shogan makes remarks at the Truman Library Institute’s Truman Civil Rights Symposium honoring the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the military by President Truman in 1948. The event was held at the National Archives on July 27, 2023.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 19, 2025

Archivist Fired by Trump Launches a National Effort to Strengthen Democracy

After being fired by Trump, the former U.S. archivist launches a national campaign to protect democracy and expand access to voting. Explore what it means for students and civic engagement.

A teenage boy in a dark hoodie sits alone, head bowed, looking contemplative or sad, with others blurred in the background—illustrating the loneliness and academic isolation experienced by immigrant children in government shelters.

AFT September 19, 2025

A Hidden Crisis

Thousands of immigrant children are being forgotten academically.

Little boy with phoropter having testing his eyes in the doctor's office

Amanda Eisenberg September 18, 2025

Too Much Screen Time? Learn How Kids and Adults Can Protect Eye Health and Posture

Protect your eyes and posture from too much screen time with simple tips for kids and adults.

Members of Congress gather in the U.S. Capitol holding candles during a vigil for Charlie Kirk, standing around a podium adorned with red, white, and blue flowers and a large family portrait, as part of a lesson on the impact of political rhetoric and violence.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 17, 2025

Extremism Scholar Analyzes Influence of Rhetoric on Political Violence

Explore how extremist rhetoric can fuel political violence in this classroom lesson with analysis from a leading scholar.