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A doctor and a patient are having a discussion in a medical office. The doctor, a woman with curly hair wearing a white coat, is holding a tablet and explaining something to the patient, a man in a dark shirt who is listening attentively. The setting includes medical supplies on a counter and a window with natural light.

PBS News Hour Classroom February 06, 2025

What to Know About An AI Tool That "Hallucinates" or Makes Up Medical Transcriptions

Ask students: What are "hallucinations" as they relate to AI? Why is an AI system that makes errors during people's medical appointments a problem?

Donald Trump speaking outdoors at night near an aircraft and a set of stairs, with military personnel in the background. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie, and appears to be mid-sentence with a serious expression

PBS News Hour Classroom February 04, 2025

Trump Gives Musk Unprecedented Access to Federal Systems

Ask students: Who is Elon Musk and what is his role in Trump's administration? What is DOGE? Why does Trump say he created it?

PBS News Hour Classroom January 31, 2025

How Sail-Powered Cargo Ships Use Sustainability on the High Seas

Ask students: When (in how many years) will the quantity of goods transported decrease? How much cargo can the Grain de Sail 2 hold?

Teach the Holocaust with confidence. Explore free lesson plans and resources to raise awareness and analyze its lasting impact.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 29, 2025

Museum Works to Preserve the Shoes of Auschwitz’s Youngest Victims

Ask students: What are the roles of the museum conservators working on the exhibit? Why did the museum focus on children's shoes to describe the atrocities of the Holocaust?

A massive crowd of displaced Palestinians walks along a coastal road in northern Gaza, with the sea on one side and damaged buildings on the other, as they return home after 15 months of war.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 28, 2025

200,000 Displaced Palestinians Walk Home to Northern Gaza After 15 Months of War

Ask students: What does the ceasefire entail? What does it mean to be displaced?

Close-up of a USAID wheat package featuring the American flag and the word 'WHEAT' printed in bold red letters on a white woven bag.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 27, 2025

Where Does U.S. Foreign Aid Go and Does It Make An Impact?

Ask students: What percent of USAID grants pay for organizational activities without directly funding results?

Mark ROber wearing a light-colored baseball cap and a dark shirt is speaking in front of a blurred background of library shelves filled with books.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 24, 2025

YouTube Sensation and Former NASA Engineer Mark Rober on Creativity

Ask students: Who is Mark Rober, and what is his occupation? Where did Rober find his passion for engineering?

Header image for 'A Declaration of Digital Rights' featuring a modern design with bold, connected squares in navy blue, green, and light blue. The title text is black and purple, emphasizing 'Digital Rights' in an energetic handwritten font, with thin purple lines linking the shapes to symbolize interconnectedness in the digital world.

Andy Kratochvil January 23, 2025

A Declaration of Digital Rights: Guiding Students to Safer Online Choices

Explore the Declaration of Digital Rights, a youth-led initiative empowering students to navigate the digital world safely, protect privacy, and tackle Big Tech challenges.

President Donald Trump takes the oath of office inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, with his right hand raised and his left hand on two Bibles held by First Lady Melania Trump. Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath, while Vice President JD Vance and dignitaries observe. The indoor ceremony was held due to inclement weather.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 23, 2025

Trump Begins Term with Wave of Executive Orders

Ask students: How is President Trump using executive actions to reshape policy? Who did Trump pardon in his first days in office?

Two women laughing during a yoga session on a green knoll.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 22, 2025

How Exercise May Be The ‘Most Potent Medical Intervention Ever Known'

Ask students: What animals were included in the study to learn about the benefits of exercise? What was one of the differences in the study seen in the male and female rats?