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Mural of a Hopewell Culture village near Seip Mound in ancient Ohio, showing Native American families in dome-shaped homes surrounded by forest, with ceremonial earthworks in the distance.
PBS News Hour Classroom December 08, 2025

Long-Overlooked Marvel of Native American Engineering Gets Validation in Ohio

Discover how the Hopewell people built giant earthworks aligned with the moon—and why these sites are now recognized as engineering achievements.

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Dorothy Butler Gilliam, the oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, stands triumphantly at the Katahdin summit sign in Maine, holding trekking poles overhead. She wears a blue hiking shirt and headband, surrounded by rocky terrain and distant mountain views.
PBS News Hour Classroom December 02, 2025

Oldest Woman to Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail Reflects on Her Journey

80 and unstoppable—Betty Kellenberger celebrates at the Katahdin summit after hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.

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A group of migrants, including children, walk through a hallway in a government facility. In the foreground, a blurred figure wearing dark clothing and a mask looks down at a phone. The scene reflects the uncertainty and surveillance faced by asylum seekers under shifting U.S. immigration policies.
PBS News Hour Classroom December 01, 2025

Trump Administration Transforms Asylum with Deportations

Then and now: From Ellis Island to modern courtrooms, explore the changing face of immigration in America—and what it means for today’s students.

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Middle school students sit together at a table using laptops during class. Two students lean in to discuss what’s on their screens, appearing focused and collaborative. A bookshelf in the background includes titles like Hades and Minecraft Lab. The image reflects a modern classroom setting where students use technology to support learning—relating to the discussion of AI’s role in education.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 24, 2025

How Useful Is AI in the Classroom? Parents and Teachers Weigh In

How useful is AI in the classroom?

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A U.S. service member in uniform holds hands with a young child holding a small American flag, symbolizing the connection between veterans and their families.
Christine Irlbeck November 21, 2025

Veterans Day: Beyond Gratitude—a Call to Action for Veterans and Their Families

Veterans and families deserve more than thanks—this webinar explores how we care for those who serve, and those who serve beside them.

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View of Mission Cabins, a transitional housing site in San Francisco featuring modular units, wood fencing, and a shared courtyard. The image connects to ongoing debates over federal and local funding approaches to address homelessness.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 21, 2025

How the Trump Administration Plans to Overhaul Spending on Homelessness

How shifting federal funds could reshape homelessness policy.

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AI Educator News Update: It’s All Real. We’re Sorry. 
Kelly Booz November 20, 2025

AI Educator News Update: It’s All Real. We’re Sorry. 

10 wild AI headlines for teachers

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Students in a community college carpentry class work together at a large table, surrounded by tools and equipment, highlighting hands-on training programs impacted by recent changes in higher education.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 20, 2025

How higher education changes are affecting community colleges

How are rising costs and shifting priorities impacting community colleges—and the students they serve?

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A teacher walks through a school hallway lined with student projects and posters. On one side, large illustrated boards explore themes like creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The environment reflects student-centered, cross-disciplinary learning.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 18, 2025

How Anyone Can Unlock Creativity Using Cross-Disciplinary Problem Solving

Unlock creativity with design thinking and real-world problem solving.

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A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier leads a formation in the Caribbean Sea, reflecting heightened U.S. military presence amid tensions with Venezuela in 2025.
PBS News Hour Classroom November 17, 2025

Trump Administration Escalates Pressure on Venezuela

Why is the U.S. increasing pressure on Venezuela? This PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson breaks down key events, media framing, and policy decisions.

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