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graphic map of california air polution
PBS News Hour Classroom October 18, 2021

How Fires and Dry Conditions Are Increasing California Air Pollution

Ask students: Where in California is air pollution becoming a dangerous problem? Why have record levels of air pollution settled on the San Joaquin Valley?

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I-ACT (Identity Affirming Classroom Team) October 18, 2021

Why Are Pronouns Important at School?

Luke (they/he/she), a 15-year-old Human Rights Campaign youth ambassador from Texas, says, “Pronouns are important because they give individuals validation and a

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Dr. Rick Hasen speaks to Judy Woodruff about his new book
PBS News Hour Classroom October 15, 2021

How False Claims of Election Fraud Are Eroding American Democracy

Ask students: What are some of Rick Hasen’s concerns about the integrity of U.S. elections? What is a constitutional crisis?

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World’s Largest Lesson October 14, 2021

Introducing Generation Earthshot

This toolkit takes its lead from the principles of design thinking, simplified so that they can be applied throughout different areas of the curriculum.

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PBS News Hour Classroom October 14, 2021

How Trump’s Disinformation Campaign About 2020 Presidential Election Spreads A Dangerous Message

Ask students: What did Senator Grassley say about Donald Trump’s actions in the 2020 election versus what is he saying now regarding Trump’s endorsement?

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Qmunity District Mural 2021. Located on the side wall of Splash Bar 65 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113 | Artist: Houyee Chow
Andy Kratochvil October 13, 2021

On the Importance of LGBTQIA+ History and Why We Celebrate

Why it's crucial to teach queer history not only during LGBTQIA+ History Month, but the rest of the year, too.

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Frances Haugen speaking at the Web Summit in Portugal.
PBS News Hour Classroom October 06, 2021

Frances Haugen Asks Congress to Regulate Influence of Social Media

Summary

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Kelly Booz October 01, 2021

It's Here! YOUR New Share My Lesson

The time has come, and we’re giddy!

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 28, 2021

How Nations Can Help Address Climate Change

Ask students: Who is interviewed in this piece and what are their backgrounds? How are countries like the U.S. and China negotiating reduced emissions?

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 23, 2021

An Inside Look at New Muhammad Ali Documentary

Ask students: When did Muhammad Ali become a civil rights icon? How might this documentary add to viewers’ understanding of the American experience?

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