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woman talks about what’s at stake for Americans as Medicaid unwinds for many
PBS News Hour Classroom April 02, 2024

What’s at Stake for Americans as Medicaid Unwinds for Many

Ask students: What is Medicaid? How many people in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid? Who are some of the people who have access to Medicaid?

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What to Teach in April – Lesson plans and classroom activities for Earth Day, National Poetry Month, and spring learning themes. Illustrated plant sprout with sun.
Andy Kratochvil April 01, 2024

What to Teach This Month: April Lesson Plans

Make the most of April’s teaching opportunities! From Earth Day and National Poetry Month to Arbor Day, explore engaging lesson plans and classroom activities to keep students inspired all month long.

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woman looking over bills
PBS News Hour Classroom March 27, 2024

Complex Benefits System Lets Many Fall Through America's Safety Net

Ask students: Who is facing challenges in getting and keeping their entitled benefits? What is the main issue discussed in the news segment regarding access to entitlements and benefits?

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unhoused residents in los angeles
PBS News Hour Classroom March 26, 2024

Californians Approve Plan to Address Homelessness

Ask students: How many people are homeless in California? Who is the new initiative designed to help? What does the ballot measure fund?

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Stephanie Kwolek on the left.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 25, 2024

The Life and Achievements of Chemist Stephanie Kwolek, Inventor of Kevlar

Ask students: When did Stephanie Kwolek make the discovery of the fiber that became Kevlar? What path did she take to becoming a chemist?

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A woman using a plastic recycling machine. | Photo credit: Joris Vanbriel
PBS News Hour Classroom March 22, 2024

How the Plastic Industry Knowingly Pushed Recycling Myth for Decades

Ask students: What is "advanced recycling"? When did the skepticism about the effectiveness of recycling within the plastic industry emerge?

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teacher talking about AI
PBS News Hour Classroom March 21, 2024

One Teacher's Take on Harnessing AI in Schools

Ask students: How does Antao use AI in his own classroom? Why does AI help students with confidence in their own writing, according to Antao?

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white rhinocerous in the wild
PBS News Hour Classroom March 13, 2024

Can Science Save the Northern White Rhino From Extinction and Even Bring Back the Dodo?

Ask students: How many northern white rhinos still are alive? How are scientists hoping to create genetic diversity in future northern white rhinos?

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Students playing dungeons and dragons in a school library.
Andy Kratochvil March 12, 2024

Dungeons & Dragons: How to Level Up Your Teaching

Teaching with Dungeons & Dragons? Yes, you definitely can! Learn how the game enhances skills like creativity, teamwork and inclusivity with free, adaptable lesson plans.

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The new community will have vibrant, walkable neighborhoods with great open spaces, thriving retail, and housing of all kinds.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 11, 2024

Vision for New Affordable City in California Meets Skepticism from Locals

Ask students: Who are the key figures behind the California Forever project?
What is the proposed scope of the project?

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