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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.

President Joe Biden sits at a desk in the Oval Office, looking focused and contemplative. He is wearing a blue suit and tie. Behind him are golden curtains, a framed painting, and a bust of Abraham Lincoln. Family photos are also visible on the desk.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 25, 2024

Biden Explains Decision to End 2024 Bid in Oval Office Address

Ask students: Why did Biden say he was dropping out? When did pressure begin to build on Biden to drop out of the race?

Opponents and supporters of abortion rights outside the statehouse in Trenton, N.J., in April 1973, a few months after the Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 24, 2024

How Polarization and Division Leads to Political Violence

Ask students: Who are some of the political and civil rights leaders who were assassinated in the 1960s? What are the three factors that lead to political violence in the United States?

PBS News Hour Classroom July 22, 2024

Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race, Endorses Harris

Ask students: What were some of the reasons Democratic officials were pressuring President Biden to leave the presidential race?