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girl out in nature with sunflowers
PBS News Hour Classroom June 14, 2023

How Nature Helps You Get Outside of Yourself

Ask students: Where are some examples of places near you to visit nature?
Why is it good to turn off your phone when you are in nature?

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A voter registration table at the University of Texas at Dallas with students registering to vote, in the lead-up to the 2022 United States elections. | Photo credit:  Elli
PBS News Hour Classroom June 13, 2023

Voter Registration Tool targeted by Conspiracy Theorists

Ask students: Who played a large role in spreading anti-ERIC information and encouraging the public to lobby against ERIC?

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Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy at Mar a Lago
PBS News Hour Classroom June 12, 2023

Talking to Students About the Trump Indictment

Ask students: Why is the Trump indictment considered politically significant? Who is involved in the Trump indictment?

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Smoke from the wildfires in Canada blankets New York City. | Photo credit: Anthony Quintano
PBS News Hour Classroom June 09, 2023

Canadian Wildfires Blanket Eastern U.S. with Smoke

Ask Students: Where has wildfire smoke from Canada degraded air quality in the United States? Who is impacted by high levels of air pollution?

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Settlements on the left bank of Dnieper River are underwater after the Kakhovka Dam was breached on 6th June, 2023
PBS News Hour Classroom June 08, 2023

Ukraine Dam Breach Floods Major Area

Ask Students: Where was the recent Ukraine dam breach? What is the impact of flooding on residents of low-lying villages in the water’s path?

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BNSF freight train near Shallowater, Texas
PBS News Hour Classroom June 07, 2023

Miles-Long Freight Trains Cause Problems for Communities Near Railroad Crossing

Ask Students: When did the issue of miles-long freight trains causing problems for communities near railroad crossings start to arise?

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LGBTQ+ books for middle and high school - composite image of selected titles.
Andy Kratochvil June 06, 2023

Queerly Beloved: LGBTQ+ Books That Empower Students

Explore this list of LGBTQ+ books to help support middle and high school students and get ideas for creating welcoming environments at school.

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Cancel student debt protest
PBS News Hour Classroom June 06, 2023

What’s Next After the Debt Limit Deal for Congress and the Presidential Race

Ask Students: Who will be negatively affected by the debt deal? What has President Biden gained from the passage of the debt deal?

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People holding a variety of native american designed hats
PBS News Hour Classroom June 05, 2023

Native American Fashion Aims to Reclaim Its Culture with Authentic Designs

Ask Students: Why does it matter that Native American artists are able to sell their art now? Why is the number of Native clothing brands growing?

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 President Joe Biden meets with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to discuss the debt ceiling, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
PBS News Hour Classroom June 02, 2023

Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling Passes in Congress

Ask Students: How does the debt ceiling limit how much money the federal government can spend? What are some of the ways this bill seeks to lower federal debt?

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