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Construction workers in safety gear operate heavy machinery to remove underground pipes in a residential Flint, Michigan neighborhood as part of the city’s lead pipe replacement project.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 24, 2025

Flint Removes Thousands of Lead Pipes in Major Milestone, but These Problems Remain

Flint reaches a major milestone in replacing lead pipes, but residents still face ongoing challenges with trust, water safety, and infrastructure repair.

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools July 23, 2025

How You Can Help Stop Sexual Violence at School

Educators can help prevent sexual harm in schools. Join SSAIS at AFT TEACH 2025 for practical tools to build safer, more supportive classrooms.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a folder labeled "Social" with popular social media app icons, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Messenger, against a blurred, colorful background.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 23, 2025

What to Know About the Rise of Mental Health Misinformation on Social Media Ask ChatGPT

Explore how mental health misinformation spreads on social media and what educators, students, and parents need to know to spot misleading content and find trustworthy sources.

Illustration with the word “Neurodiversity” in bright rainbow-colored letters above an infinity symbol made of multicolored hearts. Below it reads “Respect the Spectrum” in playful black handwritten text on a light blue background.

Amanda Eisenberg July 22, 2025

Why Truth Matters in Autism Discourse: Debunking Misinformation and Centering Support

Public health leaders are concerned about the public losing trust in vaccines due to false claims from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the cause of autism

Digital illustration of glowing blue cryptocurrency coins above a circuit board pattern, symbolizing digital currency and technology. Visual header for a classroom lesson on new cryptocurrency regulation bills and how lawmakers aim to oversee digital assets.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 21, 2025

What to Know About the Crypto Regulation Bills

Ask students: What are cryptocurrencies? Why are "stablecoins" considered "the least risky digital assets," according to Desjardins?

AFT President Randi Weingarten speaks at a podium and holds up a report titled “Commonsense Guidelines for Using Advanced Technology in Schools,” standing beside an American flag—highlighting teacher leadership in AI policy for education.

AFT July 18, 2025

Teachers Lead the Way at New AI Academy for Education

AFT President Randi Weingarten launches a new national AI academy focused on teacher leadership in classroom technology, unveiling commonsense guidelines for using AI in schools.

Illustration of food items including a hamburger, sushi, salad, cupcake, and a milkshake surrounded by a microscope, a petri dish with bacteria, and a biohazard warning sign—representing foodborne illness risks and investigation.

Amanda Eisenberg July 18, 2025

Salmonella Cases Are on the Rise

Salmonella cases are rising across the U.S., prompting questions about food safety, public health funding, and how outbreaks are tracked.

A young man with a disability sits supported by a caregiver while a woman, possibly an opera director or instructor, speaks to him with intent focus. In the background, two individuals work on laptops, suggesting a rehearsal or creative planning session integrating AI-assisted communication.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 18, 2025

Opera Uses AI to Give People With Non-Verbal Disabilities a Voice

A groundbreaking opera project uses AI to help people with non-verbal disabilities perform and express themselves on stage.

A group of high school students stand side by side, holding handmade protest signs and wearing black T-shirts with the image of Emerson, a fellow student facing deportation. Their signs read messages like “Free Emerson,” “No human being is illegal,” and “Stop separating families.” The students protest peacefully in solidarity, calling for compassion and justice in immigration policies.

AFT July 17, 2025

Communities React As Students Are Targeted for Deportation

When students face deportation, entire communities respond. Learn how educators and classmates are standing up to protect immigrant youth.

A diverse group of women of different ages smiling and standing close together, symbolizing connection, support, and the power of mentoring relationships across generations.

Amber Chandler July 16, 2025

Mentoring: Knowing the Impact We Have on One Another

Mentorship can shape a career in quiet, powerful ways. Read Amber Chandler’s story—and reflect on who’s been guiding you, even when you didn’t know it.