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President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance stand side by side in formal attire. Trump, on the left, wears a blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie, with a stern expression reminiscent of his 2023 mugshot. Vance, on the right, dons a blue suit and tie, subtly smiling with his arms crossed. The background features dark blue and gold drapery, adding a formal and ceremonial atmosphere.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 21, 2025

Trump Returns to Office

Ask students: What was the example of an executive order that Lisa Desjardins mentioned in the video? Who were some of the people present at the swearing-in ceremony?

Lang Lang, the renowned pianist, smiling and clapping while wearing a scarf and jacket, set against a dark background with a vertical blue light on the left side.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 17, 2025

Renowned Pianist Lang Lang's Take on Loving What You Play

Ask students: Who is Lang Lang, and what is his background? How does Lang Lang remember his first experiences with piano?

Pam Bondi speaking into a microphone during a testimony, seated at a panel table with a nameplate reading 'Hon. Pamela Jo Bondi.' She is surrounded by other individuals in formal attire, with an audience visible in the background inside a wood-paneled hearing room.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 16, 2025

Trump Attorney General Pick Questioned About Weaponization of Justice Department

Ask students: Where was Bondi already the top law enforcement officer? What were some of Bondi's responses to Democratic questioning?

Map of the Gaza Strip showing key areas, including Gaza City, the Netzarim Corridor in the north, and the Philadelphia Corridor along the southern border with Egypt. The Mediterranean Sea is to the west, and Israel borders Gaza to the east.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 15, 2025

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement

Ask students: Where would Israel withdraw troops in the short term based on the current proposal?

Collage of TikTok logos in various sizes and styles, featuring the iconic black-and-white and colorful designs, set against a black background.

Andy Kratochvil January 14, 2025

TikTok, Tech and the First Amendment: Balancing Freedom of Speech and National Security

Ask your students: Do you think concerns about national security should outweigh freedom of speech in the United States, or can a balance be struck?

Firefighters extinguishing the remains of a structure fire with water hoses amidst smoke and debris. The scene shows three firefighters in protective gear, including helmets and jackets, working together in a damaged area surrounded by burnt rubble and charred trees. The environment appears to be a residential area affected by a fire in Los Angeles County.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 13, 2025

How Climate Change May Have Created 'Perfect Storm' for LA Fires

Ask students: Who is interviewed for this story, and what is his background? When did the world experience the hottest year on record?

A lively classroom scene with Indiana high school students engaged in discussion about climate change solutions. Students are seated at tables, interacting in groups, while a teacher and another adult smile and participate in the activity.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 13, 2025

Indiana High School Students Offer Up Ideas to Combat Climate Change

Ask students: How do community members outside the high school help with the project? Why do many educators feel unprepared to teach about climate change?

PBS News Hour Classroom January 10, 2025

Meta Drops Fact-Checking on Instagram, Facebook

Ask students: What is Meta, and what are some of the social media companies it owns? Who has been providing fact-checking for Meta platforms up to this announcement?

Firefighters and emergency vehicles responding to massive wildfires engulfing buildings and power lines in the Palisades, California. Flames and smoke dominate the scene as first responders work to contain the blaze at night.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 09, 2025

Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles

Ask students: When did the fires affecting the Los Angeles area begin? What conditions have led to these Los Angeles–area fires being so difficult to control?

Flags, including American flags and a political campaign flag, wave in front of the U.S. Capitol building at dusk, with scaffolding and people visible in the foreground.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 08, 2025

Congress Certifies Trump’s Election 4 Years After Capitol Riot

Ask students: When must certification of presidential elections take place? Why does Congress need to certify the results of presidential elections?