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A group of diverse community members and staff stand smiling in front of a sign reading "The Well at Oxon Run by DC Greens," highlighting their shared mission to fight food injustice through access to healthy, locally grown meals.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 16, 2025

DC Greens Is Fighting Food Injustice, One Healthy Meal at a Time

Ask students: What kind of organization is DC Greens? How is food "medicine," according to Eric Angel?

A diverse group of smiling children, including a student in a wheelchair, laugh and play outdoors with a supportive adult. This joyful scene reflects inclusion, community, and belonging—core themes of Disability Pride Month.

Susan Youssofi July 15, 2025

Teaching Disability Pride: New Resources for This Month and Beyond

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with inclusive classroom resources, educator guides, and free PD webinars. Explore new ways to support disability awareness and belonging all year long.

A collapsed and flooded road at Camp Mystic in Texas, surrounded by fallen trees and storm debris, illustrating severe flood damage following heavy rainfall—highlighting the risks FEMA failed to identify, as revealed in a new analysis.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 15, 2025

FEMA Missed Major Flood Risks at Camp Mystic in Texas, New Analysis Reveals

Ask students: Who failed to report that the camp area was at a higher risk of flooding? What were the findings?

Circle the City mobile medical staff assist an unhoused woman beside a white treatment van parked near a city bus stop, offering care in response to extreme heat conditions.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 14, 2025

Long-Term Health Risks as Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal

Ask students: What are the health risks from a heat wave? Where is the heat wave occurring?

A school crossing guard holding a stop sign assists elementary students as they get off a yellow school bus. The guard wears a safety vest, symbolizing the crucial role of school support staff in ensuring student safety.

AFT July 14, 2025

Kids and PSRPs Take the Brunt of Trump’s Halt to School Funding

By Annette Licitra

A group of educators and union leaders gathered at the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction, an AFT-led initiative supporting educators with free AI training and curriculum resources. The photo captures the collaborative spirit behind the academy's mission to integrate AI into teaching with equity, ethics, and intention.

Natalie Dean July 11, 2025

Shaping the Future of Teaching with AI: Introducing the National Academy for AI Instruction

The AFT announces the new National Academy for AI Instruction to provide free, union-led AI training and resources for educators nationwide.

A child stands between two adults, thoughtfully holding a pen near his mouth, as they discuss ideas in front of a colorful wall filled with written hopes and wishes for the future.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 09, 2025

The Smithsonian Is Creating a Time Capsule of Hopes and Wishes for the Next 50 Years

Students reflect on their hopes for the future by contributing to a Smithsonian time capsule project, using media literacy and civic engagement to connect past, present, and future generations.

Two educators walk through a school hallway engaged in conversation, one holding a folder and the other gesturing as they talk—demonstrating collaboration and support between colleagues.

American Educator July 09, 2025

Supporting Early Career Educators

New teachers, you’re not alone—tap into the AFT’s Welcome-to-Teaching podcast series for real talk, practical tips, and community support to thrive in your first years.

What does it truly mean to be seen—and why does representation matter for individuals with autism?

Heidi Goger July 08, 2025

It's Complicated: A Portrayal of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Explore how media portrayals of autism spectrum disorder are evolving—from one-dimensional stereotypes to complex, authentic characters—and why representation matters for visibility, empathy, and inclusion.

Close-up view of the towering blue ice wall of the Eqi Glacier in Greenland, highlighting melting ice and floating icebergs, illustrating the impacts of climate change.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 08, 2025

Study Warns 1.5-degree Warming Limit Can’t Prevent Dangers of Melting Glaciers

Ask students: Why did scientists and climate experts set that specific threshold, and why might it still not be enough to avoid severe climate change problems?