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Map of Texas showing proposed congressional districts, with major cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and El Paso labeled. Varying shades of red represent political redistricting proposals, highlighting changes that could impact voting power and representation in upcoming elections.
PBS News Hour Classroom August 04, 2025

The Texas Redistricting Battle and Its Impact on Next Year’s Midterms

Ask students: Why has President Trump urged Texas leaders to restructure their congressional maps?

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Air Quality Index chart showing color-coded levels from 0 to 300+, ranging from 'Good' in green to 'Hazardous' in dark red. Includes icons for trees and bikes at the healthy end, and factories, pollution, and cars at the hazardous end—illustrating how human activity affects air quality.
Amanda Eisenberg August 04, 2025

What’s in the Air We Breathe? Understanding Air Quality

Air quality is linked to a number of health concerns. Ask students: What are ways we can improve the air we breathe?

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Members of K-pop band 1VERSE pose in a rehearsal studio, smiling and making hand gestures as part of their debut performance. The group includes two North Korean defectors.
PBS News Hour Classroom August 01, 2025

K-Pop Band 1VERSE, Featuring Two North Korean Defectors, Makes Global Debut

Ask students: How does this lead single reflect Yu Hyuk’s personal life and past experiences?

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Educators comforting and supporting students in a school setting after a natural disaster, symbolizing trauma-informed recovery and resilience.
Andy Kratochvil August 01, 2025

How Educators Can Help Students Cope After Disaster

How can educators help students feel safe and supported after a disaster?

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"Colorful pencils, school supplies, and printable worksheets surround the text ‘Twinkl Back to School Blog Spotlight’ on a blue background with school-themed doodles
Twinkl USA July 31, 2025

Back to School Made Easy: Activities, Tips and Resources for Every Grade

Ready to kick off the school year with fun, classroom-ready resources?

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Illustration of a graduation cap made from dollar bills, with price tags—symbolizing student loan debt and borrowing limit
PBS News Hour Classroom July 31, 2025

What the New Student Loan Rules Mean for Current and Future Borrowers

Ask students: How many repayment plans were available before this policy change, and how many will be available once these new rules take effect?

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images of relief being delivered to Gazan children
Randi Weingarten July 31, 2025

AFT Disaster Relief Fund for Gaza Humanitarian Aid

AFT is supporting disaster relief for Gaza with humanitarian aid and educator-led solidarity efforts. Learn how you can help.

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What to Expect From the New U.S.-EU Trade Framework Announced by Trump
PBS News Hour Classroom July 30, 2025

What to Expect From the New U.S.-EU Trade Framework Announced by Trump

Explore what the new U.S.–EU trade deal means for global economics and diplomacy lesson for middle and high school students.

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Collage from AFT TEACH 2025: four educators smiling with badges at center, surrounded by slides on a teacher-academy pathway, AI bias, the EdBrAIn AI assistant, and a Share My Lesson booth
Amber Chandler July 30, 2025

#TEACH25: Lessons Learned for My Teacher CommUNITY

On the first day of AFT TEACH 2025, I was late to the first session.

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Two technicians wearing PPE walking past racks of equipment in a data center for cryptocurrency mining, cloud services and AI computing in a large, temperature controlled warehouse in a remote location in Stutsman County, North Dakota. One of them is pushing a cart.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 30, 2025

What’s in Trump’s New AI Policy and Why It Matters

Ask students: What are some of the ways the Trump's administration is trying to influence AI with this order?

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