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Covers of popular YA novels including The Fifth Season, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, A Deadly Education, The House in the Cerulean Sea, Black Sun, Any Way the Wind Blows, The Gilded Wolves, and The Bone Witch, showcasing diverse themes and captivating stories perfect for summer reading.

Andy Kratochvil June 17, 2024

Sunlit Stories: Top Young Adult Novels to Read This Summer—for Adults and Teens Alike

Check out this list of must-read YA novels for summer, or anytime, that promise to captivate the imagination and leave a lasting impression.

LEFT: Lorraine O'Grady in her apartment, Christianshavn, Copenhagen, 1962. RIGHT: Lorraine O'Grady by Elia Alba, New York, 2014.

PBS News Hour Classroom June 17, 2024

How Artist Lorraine O’Grady Continues to Challenge Racism in the Art World

Ask students: Where did O'Grady work in the 1950s? When did O'Grady become an artist herself? What fictional character did O'Grady create for herself?

Skyline of Anchorage, Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background, showcasing the natural beauty and urban landscape of the city.

PBS News Hour Classroom June 13, 2024

How Open Primaries and Ranked-Choice Voting Can Help Break Partisan Gridlock

Ask students: Who is Mary Peltola? How is Alaska's primary system unique? When did Alaska's new primary system go into effect?

"Beach essentials on the sand: a striped hat, starfish, tablet, flip-flops, and sunglasses with a clear ocean in the background."

Andy Kratochvil June 12, 2024

Summer of Learning 2024: Surfing the Waves of Knowledge

Empower your teaching this summer with Share My Lesson's 2024 Summer of Learning. Access free webinars, activities, and resources designed for educators.

Discarded face masks lying on the ground, symbolizing the end of COVID-19 precautions and the ongoing safety concerns for people with disabilities.

PBS News Hour Classroom June 12, 2024

As COVID Precautions Vanish, People With Disabilities Struggle With Safety and Isolation

Ask students: Who are the people featured in the story? What is the nationwide death toll for COVID-19? How have COVID precautions changed?

Wooden houses with yellow arrows up. housing boom, property market growing, high demand for real estate, house prices rising

PBS News Hour Classroom June 10, 2024

Why Rents Are Still Higher in Much of the U.S. Than Before the Pandemic

Ask students: Where is there historic levels of homelessness? How many renters pay more than a third of their income towards rent?

community coming together to suport effective gun policy changes

Close Up June 06, 2024

Exploring Gun Violence: Public Health and Community Impact

Ask students: Is gun violence an issue that should be addressed by changes to laws and regulatory policies? Why or why not?

Claudia Sheinbaum addressing an audience at an outdoor event, wearing a gray blazer and patterned scarf, with a government emblem and cityscape in the background

PBS News Hour Classroom June 06, 2024

Mexico Picks Claudia Sheinbaum for President in Historic Election

Ask students: What challenges might Claudia Sheinbaum face in her presidency? How much of the votes did Claudia Sheinbaum win?

A cracked, dry lakebed with a small pool of water remaining, surrounded by mountains and lush green trees, with the sun shining brightly over the peaks, casting a warm glow across the landscape.

Andy Kratochvil June 05, 2024

Exploring Desertification and Land Restoration

Explore desertification and land restoration efforts around the world with this current events lesson plan focused on climate change and solutions to expanding deserts.

Illustration of a hand holding a megaphone with rainbow-colored waves, symbolizing support and resources against anti-LGBTQIA+ hate, on a pink background

Andy Kratochvil June 03, 2024

Empowering Our Schools: Resources to Counter Anti-LGBTQIA+ Hate

Learn about essential resources to empower schools with tools to address and reduce anti-LGBTQIA+ hate, ensuring an inclusive environment for everybody.