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beijing winter olympics opening ceremony
PBS News Hour Classroom February 07, 2022

What Do China's Zero-COVID Policies Mean for Olympic Athletes?

Ask Students: Where are the Olympics being held this year? Who has criticized China’s approach in keeping COVID from spreading at the Olympics?

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imani perry south to america
PBS News Hour Classroom February 04, 2022

Author Seeks to Change How People View the South

Ask Students: Who is Imani Perry, and what is her background? What critical contributions has the South made to the United States, according to Perry?

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students lost
PBS News Hour Classroom February 02, 2022

Let's Talk About Student Mental Health

Ask Students: Why are student mental health issues so prevalent? What are some of the strategies suggested for dealing with feelings of being overwhelmed?

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maus and dear martin
PBS News Hour Classroom February 01, 2022

Discuss Why School Districts Are Banning Books About the Holocaust and Racism

Ask Students: Who determines what books are available in your school library? What about your local public library? Why are school districts banning books?

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Justice Stephen Breyer at a talk in 2011
PBS News Hour Classroom January 27, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Announces His Retirement

Ask Students: Who is Stephen Breyer and what is his background?
When was Justice Breyer appointed to the Supreme Court, and by which president?

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draw together classrooms
PBS News Hour Classroom January 26, 2022

How This Drawing Class of an Artist Turned Art Teacher Went Viral

Ask Students: Who is profiled in this piece, and what is her background?
What plan did Wendy MacNaughton come up with for teaching kids to draw?

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community members putting together puzzle pieces
AFT January 24, 2022

Building Community Across the Miles

By Deanna Hron

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President Joe Biden talks about the events of January 6 in the Caoitol rotunda
PBS News Hour Classroom January 24, 2022

President Biden's First Year in Review

Ask Students: What were some of Joe Biden’s promises on immigration while he was running for president? Why do many feel Biden hasn’t done enough in his first year?

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students examinig the news
Andy Kratochvil January 21, 2022

Top Resources for National News Literacy Week

During National News Literacy Week, how can we focus on ensuring students are responsible media consumers when online and offline?

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mlk at the march on washington
PBS News Hour Classroom January 20, 2022

MLK Jr. Would Be ‘Greatly Disappointed’ by Senate Inaction on Voting Reform, Son Says

Ask Students: Who is interviewed in this piece, and what is his relationship to MLK Jr.? What is special about this year?

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