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"Vote Here" sign outside a polling place with American flags in the background, representing access to the ballot and current debates over restrictions on ballot initiatives.

PBS News Hour Classroom June 03, 2025

Lawmakers Push Back Against Ballot Initiatives

Ask students: Where are some of the places that legislatures are trying to limit ballot initiatives or make them harder to pass?

Empty wheelchair positioned at the base of a long staircase with no visible ramp access, symbolizing barriers to accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities.

Albert Shanker Institute June 03, 2025

Public Funds to Private Schools Will Leave Students with Disabilities Behind

Who gets left behind when public money funds private schools? A closer look at what this means for students with disabilities.

Composite image of LGBTQIA+ labor leaders on a Progress Pride flag background. From left to right: Bayard Rustin, Nancy Wohlforth, Jasmyne Cannick, Cleve Jones, Lorena Borjas, Kay Ulanday Barrett, and Harvey Milk.

Andy Kratochvil June 02, 2025

Pride and Power: Honoring LGBTQ Labor Leaders

These leaders didn’t just fight for workers’ rights—they reshaped the labor movement. Their stories empower the next generation to lead with pride and purpose.

Are you prepared for the physical and emotional changes that come with perimenopause and menopause—and do you know where to turn for support?

Vin Gupta, MD, MPA May 30, 2025

What You Need to Know About Perimenopause and Menopause

Learn how to recognize symptoms, explore treatment options, and find certified care providers to support your health during this important life transition.

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?