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Andy Kratochvil May 02, 2025

No More Mugs, Please! Navigating Teacher Appreciation Week and Prioritizing Wellness

Laugh through the best and worst Teacher Appreciation Week gifts—then join us for a free wellness webinar to help educators tackle burnout and prioritize self-care.

Three adults, including a man using a wheelchair, smile together outside a public building during a Medicaid advocacy event. The group stands in solidarity to raise awareness about how Medicaid cuts could affect people with disabilities.

PBS News Hour Classroom May 01, 2025

People With Disabilities Explain How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Their Lives

Ask students: How would cutting $880 billion from Medicaid affect home and community-based services? Why does President Trump believe that cuts to Medicaid are necessary?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sit across from each other during a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street, with national flags behind them and glasses of water on the table. Photo by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

PBS News Hour Classroom April 29, 2025

What’s on Voters’ Minds as Canada Elects a New Prime Minister

Ask students: What are the main differences between the Liberal and Conservative parties of Canada and the Democrats and Republicans of the U.S.?

PSRP leaders and attendees stand in a line at the front of a conference room while others applaud from round tables. AFT speakers stand at a podium, and some participants wear themed outfits and fun accessories, reflecting a celebratory and community-focused atmosphere.

AFT PSRP April 28, 2025

12 Pro Tips for Effective PSRP Leadership and Advocacy

Discover 12 actionable tips from PSRP leaders to strengthen your voice, support your colleagues, and advocate for school communities. A must-read for education support staff and union leaders.

Gold-colored meme coin tokens featuring popular internet characters like Doge and Pepe the Frog, arranged on a dark wooden surface, representing the volatility and appeal of meme-based cryptocurrencies

PBS News Hour Classroom April 28, 2025

What Are Meme Coins and Why Do They Crash?

Ask students: What is a "meme coin"? How many new types of meme coins are created per day?

Group of teachers and climate activists marching in a climate justice rally, wearing New Haven Federation of Teachers and EDU 50 shirts. They hold signs that read “Teachers for Climate Justice,” with banners in the background stating “A Livable World for All” and “Don’t Desecrate Creation.”

AFT April 25, 2025

A Vision for Greener Schools: How Unions Are Leading the Charge for Climate Justice in the United States

By Adrienne Coles

Close-up of a person filling a glass with tap water from a kitchen faucet. The image reflects public concerns about water safety and health impacts following Calgary’s decision to remove fluoride from its municipal water supply.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 25, 2025

What Happened When Calgary Removed Fluoride from Its Water Supply

Ask students: Why did the U.S. decide to add fluoride to its drinking water? What are Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s arguments against fluoridated water?

The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., where justices are hearing a major case on public school curriculum and parental rights, a decision that could impact how schools across the country approach teaching controversial topics.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 24, 2025

Supreme Court Hears Major Case on Public School Curriculum and Parental Rights

Ask students: Why do some parents want to opt their children out of the language arts curriculum? Why did the school district say that opt-outs would not be permitted?

A large crowd of protesters gathers in an urban plaza holding signs and banners supporting Palestinian rights and calling for the release of political prisoners. Signs include messages like “End the occupation now,” “Judaism condemns the state of Israel and its atrocities,” and “Release Mahmoud Khalil.” A Palestinian flag is prominently displayed, and people of various backgrounds participate, many wearing keffiyehs. Photographers and media are also present, capturing the scene.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 23, 2025

Different Views on Trump Administration’s Student Activist Crackdown

Ask students: How will international students being forced to return home after losing their visas affect the economy and foreign policy?

Pope Francis waves to a large crowd while riding in the Popemobile during a public appearance in Vatican City. He is surrounded by security and joyful onlookers, many of whom are taking photos and waving flags.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 22, 2025

A Look at Pope Francis' Legacy and Focus on Social Justice

Ask students: When did Francis become pope? How was Francis different from his predecessors? How was he similar?