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Close-up of a vial labeled MMR vaccine for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, with a blue and white syringe lying in front, and additional blurred vials in the background.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 13, 2025

Man Whose Blood Helped Develop Measles Vaccine Weighs in on Recent Outbreak

Ask students: What did Dr. Peebles and his team do with Edmonston's blood sample? How did the MMR vaccine affect deaths from measles?

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Cartoon-style freshwater mussel characters with glasses and clipboards illustrating water filtration, biomonitoring, and environmental science in a classroom-friendly design. Visual represents how Minneapolis uses mussels as a nature-based climate solution to monitor water quality.
Andy Kratochvil April 09, 2025

Freshwater Mussels on Duty: How Minneapolis Uses Shellfish for Water Filtration and Climate Resilience

Teach students how freshwater mussels are helping Minneapolis monitor water quality. This lesson explores nature-based climate solutions and real-world environmental science.

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A woman stands in a kitchen holding medical supplies, speaking with another person. The scene is from a documentary about rising diabetes rates in rural Texas, highlighting personal stories and public health challenges in underserved communities like the Rio Grande Valley.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 07, 2025

How Doctors Are Treating a Rise in Diabetes in Rural Areas

Ask students: Why do many residents of the Rio Grande Valley not go to see the doctor, according to Dr. Linda Nelson?

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A yellow Certificate of Appreciation from the Warren Woods Autistic Program, dated May 26, 1989, signed by students and peers, surrounded by colorful stickers on a blue background. The certificate honors a young volunteer's early work with students with autism, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in special education.
AFT PSRP April 07, 2025

Becoming A Paraprofessional

By Jeff Whittle

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Aerial view of the Philadelphia skyline at sunset with the Ben Franklin Bridge in the foreground, reflecting the city's vibrant urban landscape
PBS News Hour Classroom April 04, 2025

West Philadelphia Uses Art to Confront Neighborhood Problems and Threats to Democracy

Ask students: Why are universities and arts organizations facing challenges with their diversity and arts programs?

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, wearing a tactical vest and a cap labeled "POLICE ICE," addresses a group of law enforcement personnel inside a government building, with a U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal visible in the background.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 02, 2025

Migrants in U.S. Legally and With No Criminal History Caught Up in Trump Crackdown

Ask students: Who are the three people being targeted or detained by immigration officials? Where was Jasmine Mooney held when she was detained?

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U.S. Senator Cory Booker stands at a podium in the Senate chamber with arms outstretched and a surprised expression, holding his glasses in one hand, while passionately speaking during a filibuster.
Natalie Dean April 01, 2025

Sen. Cory Booker Delivers Marathon Senate Speech in Policy Protest

Sen. Cory Booker made headlines with an over 25-hour filibuster protesting major policy proposals he said threatened democracy and social programs. Citing letters from constituents and civil rights leaders like John Lewis, Booker used his speech to spotlight the power of peaceful protest, civic engagement, and storytelling in shaping public policy.

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A teen sitting at a desk watching a financial literacy lesson online. The computer screen shows a virtual teacher explaining budgeting and money concepts with a colorful pie chart. The visual represents practical money skills like savings, credit, and spending for teens learning how to manage finances.
Andy Kratochvil April 01, 2025

Why Financial Literacy for Teens Is a Must-Have Life Skill

Many teens graduate knowing how to solve for “x” but not how to manage money. This blog explores why financial literacy is essential for students’ independence and mental health—and shares free, classroom-ready resources for grades 6-12.

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Former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and truck driver Wilk Wilson sit side by side during a thoughtful conversation about bridging America's social and political divides, as featured in a PBS NewsHour Classroom segment. Both are seated indoors with clip-on microphones, engaged in a serious discussion framed by natural window light.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 31, 2025

Ex-NIH Director and Truck Driver Explore How to Bridge Divisions Deepened by the Pandemic

Ask students: Why did officials initially tell Americans they didn't need to wear masks at the start of the pandemic? How can trust be rebuilt among Americans, according to Wilkinson and Collins?

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