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A PBS News correspondent speaks to a family member of one of the captives. Photo credit: PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour Classroom October 14, 2025

Israeli and Palestinian Captives Exchanged After 2 Years of Brutal War

After two years of war, Israelis and Palestinians are freed in a major exchange. Explore what this means for peace and the region.

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Four young women walk arm in arm along the beach, facing the ocean waves together. The image symbolizes community, support, and navigating challenges side by side—echoing the theme of mentoring and uplifting new teachers.
Amber Chandler October 02, 2025

Teaching Is Like … NUTS, aka New Untenured Teachers

Amber Chandler shares practical tips and resources for helping new teachers find support, resilience, and balance.

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This mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is dedicated to Bobby Sands, a volunteer for the Provisional Irish Republican Army who became a member of the United Kingdom Parliament. He died on hunger strike while in prison. Photo by Ivette Feliciano/PBS NewsHour
PBS News Hour Classroom September 30, 2025

How Peace Has Held Since the Troubles and What the U.S. Can Learn

How Northern Ireland avoided relapse — and lessons for America.

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Three-panel composite image on a navy background. The left panel shows educator and author Sarah Lerner sitting at a table signing copies of Parkland Speaks, a book of student writing from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The center panel features a nighttime scene with emergency lights illuminating a cordoned-off road outside the school, with the headline “Never Again” above a block of text recounting the events of February 14, 2018. The right panel displays a stack of colorful copies of Parkland Spea
Sarah Lerner September 29, 2025

Story by Story: Healing, Teaching and the Power of Student Journalism

How student journalism and classroom community helped one teacher find healing, purpose, and pride—story by story.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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breaktime fun learning game
Barbara Blackburn September 22, 2025

Games in the Classroom

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

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