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Exterior of the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., with fountains and greenery, representing the ongoing debate over how U.S. history is preserved and presented.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 27, 2025

Scholar Says Trump's Efforts to Reframe U.S. History Are 'Reminiscent of McCarthyism'

Explore how a scholar compares former President Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. history education to McCarthy-era tactics.

Education+ August 26, 2025

This Year, Put Your Well-Being on the Lesson Plan: Small Changes Bring Lasting Support

A new school year. A perfect chance for a reset. Learn how small changes can support your sleep, energy and emotional resilience, just in time for the new school year.

Group photo of presenters at the AFT TEACH 2025 conference. From left to right: Kiki Leyba, Abbey Clements, Sari Beth Rosenberg, Sarah Lerner, and Kallie Leyba, standing together in front of a screen displaying their session title on gun violence prevention in schools

Sarah Lerner August 25, 2025

Why Teachers’ Voices Matter: Teachers Unify at AFT TEACH 2025

At AFT TEACH 2025, teachers came together to share stories, support one another, and speak out against gun violence. Hear from the educators behind Teachers Unify and why teachers' voices matter.

Kelly Booz August 21, 2025

Welcome Back to School! Are You Ready for It?

Because teachers (and students) never go out of style.

Firefighters in protective gear battle flames and thick smoke near a burned-down home during a wildfire, highlighting the dangers of toxic smoke exposure discussed in a PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 21, 2025

Why Firefighters Are Facing Toxic Smoke With Little to No Protection

Ask students: Why is the Forest Service telling these firefighters not to wear masks? What have other countries found by having their wildfire firefighters wear masks?

A young immigrant student with a serious expression wears a backpack while an adult, possibly a parent or guardian, gently holds his shoulders outside a school building.

Re-Imagining Migration August 21, 2025

Silence Is Not an Option: Why Immigrant Students Need an Active Welcome Now

As schools reopen, immigrant students need more than silence—they need belonging. Learn how educators can create safe, inclusive learning environments.

U.S. Army Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard position vehicles outside Union Station in D.C.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 20, 2025

How D.C. Residents Feel About Crime and the Federal Takeover of Their City

D.C. residents react to President Trump’s decision to take control of the city’s police force under emergency powers.

AI-generated fashion model posters displayed in a storefront, showcasing digitally created women in trendy outfits, raising questions about authenticity in fashion marketing.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 20, 2025

AI-Generated Models Shake Up the Fashion Industry and Raise Concerns

Explore how AI-generated models are changing the fashion industry and prompting classroom discussions on ethics, media literacy, and technology.

Young child with curly hair draws the word “FUTURE” in orange above a hand-sketched futuristic city skyline, symbolizing imagination, creativity, and student-centered learning—a visual echo of the Design-Based Learning method by Doreen Gehry Nelson.

Doreen Gehry Nelson August 19, 2025

From Intuition to Innovation: Doreen Gehry Nelson and the Origins of Design-Based Learning

Explore the origins of Doreen Gehry Nelson’s hands-on, cross-curricular teaching method that empowers K-12 classrooms through Design-Based Learning.

A group of students and guides wearing life vests gather outside for a lesson on water safety and conservation, preparing to explore Maryland's waterways with guidance from local riverkeepers.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 19, 2025

How Maryland’s Riverkeepers Protect the State’s Waterways

Note: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about?