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Amanda Eisenberg June 26, 2025

Small Habits, Big Impact: Creating Wellness and Balance in Our Lives

Learn how small daily habits in sleep, nutrition, and movement can boost your wellness. Expert tips from the AFT Town Hall.

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A May 2025 school calendar with handwritten notes lies on a desk, surrounded by colorful text highlighting school activities like test dates, book club, meetings, field trips, and assemblies—capturing the busy energy of the end-of-year school season.
Amber Chandler June 25, 2025

Make It Memorable

Discover end-of-year ideas to keep students learning and engaged—from digital portfolios to reflection projects and classroom celebrations. Make this school year memorable with tips for all grade levels.

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A collection of red and white capsules, a stethoscope, and a red-tipped black pen surround a white card labeled "MEDICAID" on a blue folder, symbolizing the U.S. health insurance program amid current legislative threats.
The 80 Million June 25, 2025

Understanding Medicaid and Congress’ Potential Cuts to the Health Insurance Program

Learn how proposed Congressional cuts to Medicaid could impact millions of Americans—especially low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities. Discover what's at stake and how you can take action.

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A humpback whale mother swims gracefully underwater with her calf gliding above her in the clear blue ocean
The Nature Conservancy June 24, 2025

School Is Out, but Climate Change Lessons Are In

Ximena Marquez, The Nature Conservancy’s associate director for education, shares resources to help young people learn about climate change—its causes, impacts and solutions—and be inspired by communities that are taking action across the globe.

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A close-up of ripe oranges hanging from a tree branch, surrounded by deep green leaves set against a clear blue sky.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 24, 2025

How Researchers in Florida Are Using Gene Editing to Protect the State's Orange Groves

Ask students: What is the name of the disease that began to affect Ron English's orange and grapefruit groves?

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Three U.S. military aircraft in flight, including a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flanked by two F-35 fighter jets, representing advanced American airpower. This image relates to the unprecedented direct U.S. airstrike on Iran in June 2025, a key development discussed in a PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 23, 2025

What We Know About the U.S.’ Unprecedented Direct Attack on Iran

Ask students: What was the name of this U.S. military operation against Iran? Where did the U.S. bombers launch from?

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A young Afghan woman in a teal headscarf stands in front of a university building, symbolizing her pursuit of education amid uncertainty caused by U.S. travel restrictions.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 23, 2025

Afghan Girl Accepted to U.S. Colleges Faces Uncertain Future After Trump's Travel Ban

Ask students: What was Saira studying in her first year of university before the Taliban banned women and girls from school?

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A diverse group of protesters marching down a city street, holding a long purple banner emblazoned with a crossed‑out crown icon and bold white text ‘NO KINGS.’ Many are carrying American flags and wearing rain gear; they walk together peacefully and purposefully, embodying a grassroots, people‑powered demonstration against authoritarianism and in defense of democracy.
Randi Weingarten June 23, 2025

Taking Action Against Authoritarianism

Millions across the U.S. joined No Kings Day to protest rising authoritarianism, showing that democracy is peaceful, passionate, and people-powered.

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A diverse group of protesters hold American flags and handmade signs during a “No Kings” demonstration, expressing opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration policies and concerns about authoritarianism.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 20, 2025

Millions Turn Out Nationwide for ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump Administration

Ask students: Why did millions of people participate in the 'No Kings' protests across the country? What does the phrase 'No Kings' mean in the context of these demonstrations?

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Teenage golf star Genesis Lewis speaks during an interview, seated in front of a bookshelf filled with books and trophies, discussing how she got into the game.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 20, 2025

How Teenage Rising Golf Star Genesis Lewis Got Into the Game

Ask students: Who is Genesis Lewis, and what sets her apart in golf? What got Lewis interested in golf?

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