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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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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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state of the union 2024
PBS News Hour Classroom March 08, 2024

Takeaways From Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address

Ask students: Why does Biden say democracy is under attack both home and abroad? Where does Biden plan to build a temporary pier to provide emergency relief?

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Andy Kratochvil March 08, 2024

Empowering Voices: Celebrating Women Leaders Who Shape Our World

Teach about these inspiring women leaders whose vision and leadership changed the world, fostering opportunity, inclusivity, and justice.

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Julie Woodfruff talks with Governors Cox and Wes Moore
PBS News Hour Classroom March 07, 2024

How Governors Are Working on Solutions Amid Intense Political Polarization

At a time of intense polarization across the country and bitter partisan battles in Washington, some of the nation’s governors are attempting to find a way forward to solve their own states’ proble

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