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PBS News Hour Classroom July 08, 2024

How Abortion Restrictions Have Disproportionately Impacted Black Women

Ask students: How many Black women between the ages of 15 and 49 live in states where abortion is banned or limited?

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The image depicts the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., under a clear blue sky. The neoclassical architecture features grand columns, a detailed pediment, and the inscription "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW." Statues flank the entrance, enhancing the majestic appearance of the building.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 03, 2024

Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Reshapes Presidential Power

Ask students: Why should the president be presumed to be immune to prosecution for "official acts," according to the Supreme Court?

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AFT July 02, 2024

Student, Para, Teacher: Forging Pathways to Success

Follow my journey from paraprofessional to teacher, exploring mentorship, career growth, and making a difference in education.

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The image shows the nine Justices of the United States Supreme Court. They are dressed in traditional black judicial robes and are posed in two rows in front of a red curtain. The front row includes Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Samuel Alito, and Elena Kagan. The back row includes Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. They are all smiling or have neutral expressions.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 02, 2024

Supreme Court Rules on Homeless Encampments, Administrative State and Jan. 6 Cases

Ask students: Where did the conservative majority uphold an ordinance that criminalized behaviors associated with homelessness?

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Amber Chandler July 01, 2024

Inside Out 2: Ride the Emotional Roller Coaster

Learn how to unlock social-emotional learning with Inside Out 2! Engage your students in fun SEL lessons using Pixar's newest hit film.

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A farmer wearing a plaid shirt, jeans, and a white cap kneels on the soil in a vast, freshly plowed field, inspecting the ground closely with one hand touching the soil. The field stretches out into the distance with neat, parallel lines marking the rows.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 01, 2024

Depletion of Major Groundwater Source Threatens Great Plains Farming

Ask students: Where is the Ogallala Aquifer? How much of the U.S. crops and beef are produced in the Great Plains?

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AFT Professional Learning for Educators July 01, 2024

Strategies for Student Success: New Microlearning Modules

By Bri Miller

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A teacher is standing at the front of a classroom, using hand gestures while giving a lesson. The room is filled with students who are seated at desks, some working on laptops. A large screen behind the teacher displays the word "PETITIONERS" with instructions. The classroom walls are decorated with colorful educational materials and posters.
iCivics Education June 24, 2024

Delving into the Supreme Court Simulations with Students

100 percent of my students responded that the new iCivics’ Supreme Decision simulation strengthened their understanding of how the U.S. Supreme Court works.

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"On Our Minds" podcast cover image featuring hosts Bree and James from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. The image includes a photo of Sophia Kianni speaking at a podium, emphasizing her involvement and highlighting the podcast's focus on relevant topics.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 20, 2024

Activist Sophia Kianni Discusses Youth-Led Activism and Climate Anxiety

Ask students: What did Sophia Kianni observe in Iran? Where were the temperatures rising more than twice the global average?

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PBS News Hour Classroom June 18, 2024

Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Bump Stocks

The Supreme Court handed down a ruling with major implications for firearm regulations.

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