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President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Gila Crossing Community School, Friday, October 25, 2024, in Laveen Village, Arizona. (Official White House Photo by Oliver Contreras)

PBS News Hour Classroom November 19, 2024

Biden Formally Apologizes for Indigenous Boarding Schools

Ask students: Who launched an investigation into the history of Indigenous boarding schools? How did boarding schools affect Indigenous communities?

Front entrance of a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center with an American flag flying atop a tall flagpole. The large, historic brick building is surrounded by trees and multiple flags along the driveway. A sign reads 'Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center' with the slogan 'The Price of Freedom is Visible Here

PBS News Hour Classroom November 12, 2024

What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for Veterans and the Military

Ask students: How did the Trump administration try to address medical care for veterans during his first term? Why do critics disagree with privatizing healthcare for veterans?

Close-up of a paper ballot with instructions and voting options in multiple languages, with a pen resting on top.

PBS News Hour Classroom November 12, 2024

2024 Ballot Measure Results: Including Abortion, Minimum Wage, and Marijuana

Ask students: Who are the different individuals and groups involved in ballot measures before they are passed and after the results come out?

"Entrance arch at Purdue University with 'Purdue University' written across the top, flanked by stone pillars labeled 'Class of 1958.' The pathway leads through a tree-lined campus with brick buildings visible in the background."

PBS News Hour Classroom November 01, 2024

University Efforts to Revive Liberal Arts as a Key Component of the College Experience

Ask students: How have the liberal arts declined as a focus in universities across the country? Where (what university) has taken an initiative to revive the humanities?

PBS News Hour Classroom October 30, 2024

Trump Faces Backlash for Racist and Sexist Rhetoric at New York Rally

Ask students: How did a comedian's remarks about Puerto Rico at Trump's rally spark backlash? Who defended the rally and what was said there?

Demis Hassabis is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence research and was recently jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with John M. Jumper.

PBS News Hour Classroom October 28, 2024

Winner of Nobel Prize in Chemistry Describes How His Work Could Transform Lives

Ask students: Where is AlphaFold used? How did Hassabis' childhood interests in gaming and chess help lead him to his research on artificial intelligence?

PBS White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from Phoenix.

PBS News Hour Classroom October 25, 2024

How One State Is Planning to Counter Election Conspiracy Theories

Ask students: Where have two people recently been convicted of making threats to election officials? Why has Arizona been a "hotbed" of election conspiracy theories?

Illustration showing the intersection of artificial intelligence and voting, with imagery of a brain connected to a network, a robot, and diverse individuals discussing and analyzing information. Surrounding elements include "VOTE" signs, voting symbols, a breaking news banner, and icons representing digital tools like email and fingerprint verification. The image highlights the theme of AI's role in elections, disinformation, and the importance of critical thinking in voting.

Kelly Booz October 24, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, Misinformation and the 2024 Election: Educators, Your Role Is More Important Than Ever

We must teach our students to see past the digital smoke and mirrors. AI literacy is a crucial element of civic education, especially in a world where disinformation can influence real-world outcomes.

A map with highlighted states showing where abortion is on the ballot during the 2024 election.

PBS News Hour Classroom October 24, 2024

Some State Ballot Measures Could Have A National Impact on Elections

Ask students: Do you think more of our laws should be instituted through ballot initiatives rather than just through the legislatures?

AFT October 22, 2024

AFT Book Club: Heather Cox Richardson on the Future of Democracy

Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses democracy's challenges, civic engagement's importance, and public education's role in the AFT Book Club.