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Black community, african people gathered together, a set of male and female characters wearing casual clothes and different hairstyles

Albert Shanker Institute April 19, 2024

Loc-ing Students Out: Darryl George, the CROWN Act, and the Need to Combat Racial Discrimination in the Classroom

By Jasmine Payne-Patterson

Panorama of the west facade of United States Supreme Court Building at dusk in Washington, D.C., USA.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 18, 2024

Supreme Court Questions Obstruction Charges in Jan. 6 Cases

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case looking at an obstruction law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters.

middle east map showing the trajectory of the iranian attack on israel

PBS News Hour Classroom April 17, 2024

Allies Urge Restraint as Iran Strikes Israel in Response to Killing of Top Officials in Syria

Ask students: When did Israel attack the consulate killing top military officials? When did Iran conduct their retaliatory strike?

A lush urban park in a bustling city represents the concept of green cities, with vibrant vegetation flourishing among walkways and ponds. The integration of green spaces within urban development is showcased, illustrating sustainable design and natural ecosystem preservation amidst metropolitan growth.

Andy Kratochvil April 14, 2024

Climatopias: What Will Sustainable Cities of the Future Look Like?

Use this climate-focused current events lesson to teach students about the sustainable cities of the future and provide an opportunity to design their own.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 09, 2024

Concerns Grow About Risks of Bird Flu in U.S.

Ask students: When and Where did bird flu start showing up in mammals in the U.S.? Why are officials concerned about spread from birds to mammals?

An image of space junk or "space debris" orbiting around Earth.

Andy Kratochvil April 08, 2024

On a Collision Course: Space Junk and Trash Lasers

Ask students: What is space junk? How much space junk is there? Why is space junk a problem? How is space junk related to climate action?

PBS News Hour Classroom April 07, 2024

For Choctaw Nation, Eclipse Is an Oral History Tale Dating Back to Trail of Tears

Ask students: Where is the Choctaw Nation located? Is it in the path of totality? When will the total solar eclipse take place?

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?

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.

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?