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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?

An educational graphic featuring two animated characters from Inside Out standing in a glowing, futuristic space. The graphic includes two text boxes. The left text box, labeled "PROCESS," reads: "Choose one of the new emotions presented in Inside Out 2, and find out everything you can about it. Use reputable websites and cite your sources!" The right text box, labeled "PRODUCT," lists: "Create any of the following or a combination: infographic, slideshow, short story, webpage." The background shows beams o

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.

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

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.

"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?

Front view of the illuminated United States Supreme Court building at dusk, showcasing its iconic neoclassical architecture with tall columns and a grand staircase leading to the entrance.

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.

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?