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Kamala Harris speaks to a crowd about her economic plans.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 30, 2024

Presidential Candidates Lay Out Economic Visions

Ask students: Where are the candidates campaigning, according to this story? How does the economy rank in terms of importance to voters?

Robin Vitucci September 30, 2024

Effective Classroom Management: Tips for New Teachers from Episode 1

Discover practical tips for effective classroom management from episode 1 of AFT’s Welcome-to-Teaching series, perfect for new teachers.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 25, 2024

California Sues Oil Company Over Plastic Recycling Claims

Ask students: What is plastic made from? Who is harmed by ExxonMobile's plastic production, according to the lawsuit?

Hezbollah militants at a funeral for those killed by the attacks. Image credit: PBS

PBS News Hour Classroom September 20, 2024

Lebanon Rocked by Second Wave of Attacks Targeting Hezbollah with Civilian Casualties

Ask students: What are some details of what happened regarding the pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon? What is known about civilian casualties?

The image shows a street view of downtown Springfield, Ohio, featuring a colorful mural on a brick wall that reads "Greetings from Springfield Ohio." Each letter in "Springfield" contains a unique local scene or landmark, showcasing elements of the town. The mural is located on the side of a building, next to a row of shops, including "Winans Coffee & Chocolates." The street appears calm with a few pedestrians, classic streetlights, and storefronts in a historic area of the city.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 18, 2024

How Life in Springfield Has Been Disrupted by Lies About Its Haitian Community

Ask students: Why have Trump and Vance attached themselves to this example of disinformation or intentional lies about Haitian immigrants killing and eating community members' pets?

In this image, Ronald Reagan and Muhammad Ali are sharing a light-hearted moment. Reagan, with a wide smile, is playfully pretending to punch Ali under his chin. Ali, dressed in a suit and tie, is also smiling with an amused expression. Behind them, there is a framed painting on the wall, and the room has reddish curtains, suggesting a formal setting, possibly the Oval Office. The mood is friendly and jovial, highlighting their mutual respect.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 17, 2024

Do Celebrity Endorsements Matter in Elections?

Ask students: What historic examples does the piece include regarding celebrity endorsements? When did Taylor Swift endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president?

PBS News Hour Classroom September 16, 2024

Social Media’s Role in Fueling Extremism and Misinformation

Ask students: What percentage of people in the U.S. say they get their news from social media? How many Americans believe that social media is "bad for democracy"?

PBS News Hour Classroom September 15, 2024

Deaths Linked to Football Raise Concerns About Sport’s Risks for Young Players

Ask students: Why are collisions from football a risk even to those who don't suffer immediate injury, according to Chris Nowinski?

International aid groups issued a joint declaration that the hunger crisis in Sudan is of historic proportions. For nearly 18 months, the country has been embroiled in a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. With support from the Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Leila Molana Allen spoke with some of the men fighting the war and looked into the powers funding it.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 13, 2024

Sudanese Teachers and Shopkeepers Join the Fight Against Rebels in Nation's Civil War

Note to teachers: This segment contains content that your students may find disturbing. Please review the video before sharing with your class.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 12, 2024

Takeaways from the Trump/Harris Presidential Debate

Ask students: How did the candidates attempt to connect with their supporters, independents and potential new voters? What seemed to be the strategies of the candidates according to the commentators?