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PBS News Hour Classroom July 22, 2024

Trump Claims Greatest Invasion in History' Happening at Southern Border

Ask students: Who does Trump claim is to blame for an increase in illegal immigration? Where does Trump claim immigrants from other countries are coming from?

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A uniformed police officer speaks during an interview, with the Indiana state flag visible in the background.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 18, 2024

Decades-Old Lawsuit Against the Gun Industry May Soon End

Ask students: What is the argument in the lawsuit against gun manufacturers? When did Gary, Indiana, file the lawsuit against the gun manufacturers?

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Secret Service agents assist Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania rally, while onlookers and supporters in red hats watch in the background.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 15, 2024

Gunman Attempts to Assassinate Donald Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

On Saturday, July 13, a gunman fired shots at Donald Trump shortly after he began speaking at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

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Former President Donald Trump speaking at a "Keep America Great" rally in Fayetteville, NC, on September 9, 2019. He is standing at a podium with a microphone, addressing a crowd of supporters, some of whom are wearing patriotic attire and red hats. The background features a blue curtain.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 12, 2024

Project 2025: What Is It and Who Is Involved?

Former President Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, the handbook for a new conservative government written by several right-wing think tanks.

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NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, Expedition 27 flight engineer, holds a bag of space seeds near a window in the Kibo laboratory of the International Space Station.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 11, 2024

Former NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman on the Joys and Challenges of Life in Space

Ask students: Where do most astronauts like to sleep? How did spending time in space change Coleman’s view or vision of life on Earth?

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A smiling woman and a young girl stand together in front of a screen displaying the words "Oysters." The woman, dressed in a white outfit, holds an award, while the girl, wearing a white polka-dot top, smiles with her arm around the woman's back.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 10, 2024

Meet the Ninth Grader Who’s Helping Restore Mississippi’s Oyster Reefs

Ask students: When does the oyster season begin and end in Mississippi's Gulf waters? What benefits do oysters bring to the environment?

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A split-screen image showing a virtual interview. On the left, a woman with long brown hair, wearing a light purple blazer, speaks into the camera with a bookshelf and a potted plant in the background. On the right, a man with short light brown hair, wearing a grey suit jacket and white shirt, listens attentively. He is seated at a desk with the American flag and another flag in the background.
PBS News Hour Classroom July 09, 2024

Oklahoma Education Head Discusses Why He's Mandating Public Schools Teach the Bible

Ask students: What are potential consequences for teachers who don't comply? How does the education head justify the inclusion of the Bible in American history lessons?

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A woman with braided hair and wearing glasses is sitting indoors, speaking during an interview. She has a serious expression and is wearing a gray t-shirt. In the background, there are blurred plants and a bookshelf.
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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Two people, a man and a woman, sit on a bench in front of a colorful mural featuring abstract designs and shapes in blue, green, and yellow tones. They are engaged in a friendly conversation and smiling. The mural serves as a vibrant backdrop, adding an artistic and lively atmosphere to the scene.
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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