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Painterly portrait illustration of two early-American statesmen in period dress against a dark blue background, representing the opposing parties in Marbury v. Madison.
Andy Kratochvil June 22, 2026

What Is Marbury v. Madison, and Why Does It Matter?

The Supreme Court's most important power isn't actually written in the Constitution. See how a fight over one undelivered letter in 1803 gave the Court the power of judicial review, with discussion questions and media literacy activities.

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A diverse group of educators sit around a table in discussion, with a male teacher wearing a blue lanyard holding papers and engaging with colleagues in what appears to be a professional development or planning session.
Albert Shanker Institute June 19, 2026

Juneteenth, Truth-Telling, and the Power of Union-Supported Educators

As we mark Juneteenth, AFT Vice President Karla Hernández-Mats makes the case that teaching history honestly is not just good pedagogy. It is an act of solidarity. Here is what new research says about the critical role unions play in supporting educators of color.

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A colorful illustrated banner titled "Beyond Red and Blue: What New Survey Data Reveals About America," featuring a multicolored pie chart divided into nine segments representing distinct voter groups identified in a Pew Research Center survey.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 18, 2026

Survey Reveals Political and Cultural Factions Shaping the Midterms

Are you a Faith First Conservative? A Loyal Liberal? Part of the Tuned-Out Middle? A new Pew Research Center survey says American politics are way more complex than red versus blue, and the findings could reshape how candidates campaign ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Health workers in yellow and white hazmat suits conduct decontamination procedures outside a building during the 2026 Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 16, 2026

How the Loss of USAID Has Weakened the Fight Against Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is escalating fast, and experts say the U.S. is largely on the sidelines. Here is what the dismantling of USAID means for global outbreak response and why one former official says America has abandoned its responsibility.

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A split image showing PBS NewsHour correspondent Deema Zein reporting on the left and TikTok chef Maurice "Moe" Levene carefully plating a dish while wearing black gloves on the right.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 15, 2026

This Chef Will Teach You How to Make Healthy $5 Family Dinners

Grocery prices are up and family budgets are stretched thin. One chef is fighting back on TikTok, showing millions of followers how to put a healthy dinner on the table for just five dollars. Here is how he does it and what students can learn from his approach.

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A store window displays a sign reading "EBT Accepted Here!" with the SNAP logo, showing a grocery bag filled with food items, at a retail location.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 12, 2026

Millions Lose SNAP Benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill's Stricter Requirements Kick In

More than 3.5 million Americans have lost food assistance since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here is who is most affected, what the new rules require, and what students can do to understand the data in their own state.

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PBS NewsHour journalist Judy Woodruff interviews historian John Fea of the Lumen Center for the Study of Christianity and Culture inside a historic colonial-era church, as part of her America at a Crossroads series.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 11, 2026

America's 250th Anniversary Revives Questions About Religion and the Founders

Was America founded as a Christian nation? As the country turns 250, historians and faith leaders are debating that question all over again. Here is what students need to know about religion, the founders, and the First Amendment.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt stands at a commencement podium at the University of Arizona, dressed in black doctoral regalia with a gold and red academic hood and a black mortarboard with a gold tassel. He is speaking into a microphone against a nearly black stage backdrop. The image is a video still from a PBS NewsHour segment on how AI is reshaping the job market for the class of 2026 and how this generation of graduates is navigating career anxiety in an AI-transformed economy.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 10, 2026

College Graduates Begin Their Job Search in a World Being Transformed by AI

College graduates are entering one of the most uncertain job markets in decades, and AI is a big reason why. Here is what the data says, what experts are advising, and what students can do to prepare for a workforce that is changing fast.

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A video still showing four figures on a city sidewalk near a university campus in Minneapolis during an ICE immigration enforcement operation. Two individuals wearing dark jackets with "Police" markings appear to be detaining a person, while a fourth figure stands near the open driver's side door of a white Chevrolet pickup truck. Bare winter trees and a multi-story parking structure are visible in the background. The image is from PBS NewsHour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro's "Rethinking College"
PBS News Hour Classroom June 08, 2026

President Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign Takes Toll on College Campuses

ICE agents surged in Minneapolis, and students on college campuses felt it immediately. Here is what happened at Augsburg University and what it means for the future of higher education for immigrant students across the country.

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Todd Blanche, U.S. Deputy Attorney General, sits at a witness table during a congressional hearing, with law books and a microphone visible in the background.
PBS News Hour Classroom June 03, 2026

Department of Justice Appears to Drop 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

President Trump set up a nearly $2 billion fund to pay Jan. 6 defendants and other supporters using taxpayer money. Now a judge has frozen it, and Republicans are pushing back too. Here's what students need to know about this unprecedented legal fight.

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