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An older man in a suit is engaging with a humanoid robot. The robot has a sleek, metallic design with a detailed head featuring visible circuits, and its face is human-like but clearly mechanical. The interaction takes place in a modern office setting with large windows in the background. The man gestures with his hands as if explaining or asking something, while the robot stands attentively, appearing to listen.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 10, 2024

Can AI Help Combat Loneliness?

Ask students: Who made an AI version of himself in introduced in the first part of the segment? Why did Reid Hoffman build Reid AI? How might AI allow for more human connection?

A group of volunteers works together in a historic cemetery, cleaning and restoring gravestones. Two individuals in the foreground are bent over, scrubbing and tidying headstones. One wears a blue shirt and a baseball cap, while the other is in a white top and sunhat. Broken and fallen gravestones are scattered on the ground. In the background, there are more tombstones, trees, and greenery, creating a peaceful yet overgrown environment. The volunteers are part of an effort to preserve a long-neglected, hi

PBS News Hour Classroom September 05, 2024

D.C. Youth Volunteer to Preserve Historic Black Cemeteries

Ask students: What is the law that Congress passed that is mentioned at the start of this segment? Where are the cemeteries described in this segment?

Students evacuate to the school stadium after the shooting at Apalachee High School. Image credit: PBS

PBS News Hour Classroom September 05, 2024

14-Year-Old Accused of Killing 4 in Georgia School Shooting

Ask students: Why do you think some states charge minors as adults in certain cases? Who were the individuals included in this story?

A rustic waterfront scene on Tangier Island, Virginia, featuring weathered wooden buildings on stilts over the water, small boats docked nearby, and crab pots stacked on a dock. The clear blue sky and calm waters create a tranquil atmosphere.

PBS News Hour Classroom September 03, 2024

Tangier Island Residents Work to Preserve Culture Threatened by Rising Sea Levels

Ask students: What is happening to Tangier Island? How much has the landmass of the island decreased since 1850?

Image showing the covers of nine diverse books from a back-to-school reading list. Titles include "Dear Martin," "Long Way Down," "Eleanor & Park," "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," "Moxie," "American Born Chinese," "The Poet X," and "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda." Each book focuses on themes of diversity, inclusion, and resilience.

Andy Kratochvil August 09, 2024

Back to School Reading: Embracing Inclusivity Through Literature

Foster inclusivity with diverse literature. Cultivate acceptance, resilience, and belonging in your classroom with this back-to-school reading list.

Abdullah Hammoud, Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, is speaking while seated in front of a wooden bookshelf filled with books and framed pictures. The wall behind him displays framed artwork, including a vertical collage of historical building sketches on the right and large colorful letters on the left. He has short dark hair, a trimmed beard, and is wearing a dark suit with a light blue shirt.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 09, 2024

Dearborn Mayor: How Harris Can Address Frustrations Over Gaza

Ask students: Who is Abdullah Hammoud? Where did former President Donald Trump move the U.S. embassy in Israel to?

Three women wearing bright orange "Ironmechs" T-shirts stand together in a well-lit indoor space with large windows. The woman on the left has long blonde hair and is speaking while gesturing with her hand. The woman in the middle has dark hair and is looking directly at the camera. The woman on the right has curly hair and is smiling.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 09, 2024

Building A Robot: The Dedication and Drive of One World Championship Robotics Team

Ask students: What were some of the ways that the team fundraised for the competition? What does VEX provide each team with for building their robot?

Protestors in Venezuela marching against what has been seen as election fraud.

PBS News Hour Classroom August 01, 2024

Venezuelans in Standoff Over Disputed Presidential Election

The U.S. says it has serious concerns about the election results in Venezuela after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro declared a victory in a tumultuous presidential race.

A breakdancer performs a one-handed handstand during a competition. The dancer is wearing a gray shirt and green pants, with long hair flowing down due to the inverted position. The background shows a crowd of spectators and photographers, with a red "lotto" banner prominently displayed behind them. The scene captures the energy and skill of the dancer in mid-performance.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 31, 2024

Breaking Makes Olympic Debut

Ask students: Who are the breakers on Team USA? Where was breaking created? What are some of the criteria that breakers are judged on?

Simone Biles performing a routine, captured in mid-air with one leg extended forward and the other bent back. She is wearing a purple leotard adorned with sparkling embellishments. Her expression is focused, and her hair is pulled back, with some strands flying due to her movement. The background is dark with blurred colorful lights, likely indicating a competitive event.

Andy Kratochvil July 31, 2024

Simone Biles and the Olympics: Championing Mental Health and Human Resilience

Simone Biles redefined success by prioritizing mental health at Tokyo 2020, showing athletes' resilience and the importance of well-being.