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pbs newshour discusses legacy admissions and the affirmative action ruling

PBS News Hour Classroom July 20, 2023

Affirmative Action Ruling Prompts New Push to End Legacy Admissions

The Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions has renewed the debate over legacy admissions.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 19, 2023

How Militaries Are Using Artificial Intelligence

Ask students: Why does more artificial intelligence offer great risk, according to this story? How does AI help process information faster?

alaska snow crabs disappeared recently from the bering sea

PBS News Hour Classroom July 18, 2023

Why Billions of Alaska Snow Crabs Disappeared from the Bering Sea

Ask Students: Where was the snow crab season canceled this year after billions of Alaska snow crabs disappeared? How is sea ice involved?

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775 by John Trumbull (circa 18th century). Vintage etching circa 19th century.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 13, 2023

How The American Revolution Became Part of The Current Political Divide

Ask Students: What is the significance of 1776 to members of the current militias mentioned in the piece? How is nationalism different from patriotism?

Albert Shanker Institute July 06, 2023

Demystifying the Science of Reading

The science of reading is not something you can 'do' or be 'trained in.' Rather, it's a set of principles and practices, and a body of evidence, that can guide the development of instructional materials and strategies.

PBS News Hour Classroom June 16, 2023

How Author Lorraine Hansberry Inspires LGBTQ+ Writers

Ask students: Who is Lorraine Hansberry, and where did she grow up? Why is “A Raisin in the Sun” so significant in Hansberry’s career?

PBS News Hour Classroom June 15, 2023

Trump Pleads Not Guilty on Federal Charges

Ask students: what are the federal charges against Donald Trump? How did Donald Trump plead against the federal charges? Where did the arraignment happen?