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Paying respects to George Floyd a year after his death at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota

PBS News Hour Classroom May 30, 2025

The Legacy of George Floyd's Death Five Years Later

Ask students: What percent of Americans thought that protests around George Floyd's killing did not lead to improvements in the lives of Black citizens?

Young girl using a tablet at home with an AI chatbot interface displayed on screen

Andy Kratochvil May 29, 2025

7 Smart Online Safety Tips Every Elementary Kid Should Know

Here are seven essential tips for online safety for kids—perfect for helping elementary-aged children stay safe, whether at home, in the classroom, or on the go.

A large group of Mexican American families, including men, women, and children, gather at a Los Angeles train station in 1931 during the Mexican Repatriation. Many are smiling or waving handkerchiefs and hats as they prepare to be forcibly deported or leave voluntarily amid economic pressure and discriminatory policies during the Great Depression.

Re-Imagining Migration May 28, 2025

When Prejudice Becomes Policy: Why Teaching Mexican Repatriation History Matters Now More Than Ever

During the Great Depression, over a million people of Mexican descent—many U.S. citizens—were forced out of the country. This blog explores the history of Mexican Repatriation, its lasting impact, and why teaching it is essential today.

Tim Shriver speaks at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, advocating for respectful civic dialogue and dignity in political disagreements, as highlighted in a PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson on restoring civility in public discourse.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 28, 2025

Educator Works to Restore Dignity to Political Disagreements

Ask students: Why are today's divisions in the U.S. different than in the past, according to Shriver? What is the "Dignity Index"?

Skyline of Taipei, Taiwan, with Taipei 101 prominently visible among modern high-rise buildings and lush green hills, under a bright blue sky.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 27, 2025

Is Defending Taiwan a Vital U.S. Interest? Experts Offer Differing Views

Ask students: What is the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan? Why is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest?

Government officials and business leaders meet around a long conference table, discussing economic policies including tariffs that affect everyday consumer goods.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 22, 2025

What Tariffs Mean for the Everyday Products We Rely On

Ask students: Where do nearly 1 in every 3 physical products made in the world today come from? How might tariffs affect products made in the U.S. that are manufactured with both foreign and domestic parts?

A sign telling passersby that the U.S. deby now exceeds 36 trillion dollars.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 21, 2025

Credit Rating Downgrade Triggers Warning Signs for U.S. Economy

Ask students: What is Moody's and what action did it take? Why did Moody's downgrade the U.S. government's credit rating?

Best AI tools for teachers in 2026: logos for EdBrAIn, Claude, ChatGPT, Canva, Diffit, Gemini, Brisk, Gamma, NotebookLM, and Perplexity beside an illustrated teacher at a laptop

Andy Kratochvil May 19, 2025

Best AI Tools for Teachers in 2026: 10 Free Picks That Save You Time

Discover the best AI tools for teachers to save time, boost creativity and personalize learning—plus commonsense guardrails for safe classroom use.

A Lao American chef prepares a traditional dish in a busy restaurant kitchen, as featured in a PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson inspiring students to embrace cultural heritage and identity through food.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 19, 2025

Lao and Proud: Chef Inspires Others to Embrace Their Heritage and History Through Food

Ask students: Why were people fleeing Laos in the years after 1975? Where did Chef Seng Luangarth learn to cook?

A luxury Boeing 747 aircraft sits on a runway with a staircase leading to its entrance. The plane, reportedly worth $400 million, has been linked to a controversial gift from Qatar to former U.S. President Donald Trump, raising ethical and constitutional questions related to the Emoluments Clause.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 16, 2025

Constitution's Emoluments Clause and Qatar Gifting Trump $400M Luxury Jet

Ask students: Who offered a gift of a $400 million luxury jet to President Trump? What is the emoluments clause in the Constitution?