PBS News Classroom

PBS News Hour's current events website, grades 6-12.
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PBS @NewsHour Classroom — Monitoring the Midterms: Whistleblower warns USPS rushing new system that could jeopardize mail-in ballots

Ask students: Do you think the new system restricting mail-in ballots is making voting in America more democratic or less? https://t.co/Ol8mDQQzFn

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson: New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players

Ask students: Do you think the study's results will make people think more about the potential health effects of football?

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Kick off the 2026–2027 school year with a Social Hour on Aug 27 at 11:00 am ET. Connect, network, and share the challenges and opportunities of literacy leadership in individual contexts. Register here: https://t.co/Gr1aliNvzp

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson — Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations

Ask students: Why do you think Dolly Parton was so successful and beloved?

#DollyParton #sschat #musicED https://t.co/dsOdPdKuYb

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News you may have missed this summer! ☀️

PBS @NewsHour Classroom Lesson — 'The overlooked history of Asian Americans & the struggle for belonging

Ask students: How do you think the experience of Asian Americans has shaped the history of US immigration?
https://t.co/HQjkKVAnGJ

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See our latest PBS @NewsHour Classroom Lesson — Top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader sits down for rare interview

Ask students: Do you think the against Iran War would have started if Iran had had a nuclear weapon #whap #apush #sschat https://t.co/LXLLe4yGgR

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U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Monday.
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Educators and parents/guardians — still time to sign up!

Join this live discussion TODAY at 12pm ET on digital tips to keep your kids safe online w/ Sarah Gallagher Trombley, a.k.a. Digital Mom 📲 and PBS @NewsHour Classroom!

RSVP: https://t.co/nW1JEUONPx

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —

What makes a song "quintessentially American" and what popular song is most representative of the country? Have your students debate, and choose your favorite representative as a class. 🇺🇸 🎶 🇺🇸 🎶

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Educators & parents/guardians:

Join our discussion on digital tips to keep your kids safe online TOMORROW, Fri., August 7 @ 12-1 PM ET w/ Sarah Gallagher Trombley, a.k.a. Digital Mom📲 & PBS @NewsHour Classroom.

RSVP: https://t.co/nW1JEUONPx #teachers #parenting #internetsafety

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Calling all teachers, librarians, admin📢

Join PBS @NewsHour Classroom and Sarah Trombley Gallagher, a.k.a. Digital Mom THIS FRI., Aug. 7 @ 12-1 PM ET to have your tech Qs answered & some of your stress relieved!

RSVP: https://t.co/nW1JEUONPx | #DigCit #medialiteracy #sschat

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EDUCATORS: Do you have questions about social media, group chats or other digital issues that have come up for your students (or your own kids) that you're just not sure of?

Then this PBS @NewsHour Classroom Educator Voices conversation is for you!

RSVP: https://t.co/nW1JEUPlF5

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ATTENTION EDUCATORS!

Interested in digital safety tips for your students?

Join us Fri., Aug. 7 @ 12-1 PM ET for a discussion w/ Sarah Trombley Gallagher, a.k.a. Digital Mom, that will boost your confidence & knowledge in supporting your students.

RSVP: https://t.co/nW1JEUONPx

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson — Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy

Ask students: How can we balance protecting community safety with personal privacy concerns?

#sschat #apgov #civics https://t.co/iBvjonNIKc

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson — 'Post-literate age': Why fewer Americans are reading for pleasure

Ask students: Why do you think fewer Americans are reading for pleasure?

#ela #englishteacher #pbs #sschat https://t.co/BUCQa0I0KR

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🚨 CALLING ALL EDUCATORS 🚨

Join us THIS Thursday, July 23rd from 1-2 PM ET to learn about ways students can design solutions to problems in their communities! Featuring @mrscottbot & @LEstabrooks! #inventioneducation #civics @InventEdNetwork

RSVP: https://t.co/TXOJxnfkNI

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson — How climate change and rising seas endanger historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia

Ask students: How do rising sea levels present unique challenges for American historical sites?

#sschat #apes #apush https://t.co/ERHrmDP85R

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom News Lesson — Why more school districts are limiting screen time for students

Ask students: How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect education? Do you think it led to technology being overused in classrooms?

#sschat #screentime #STEM https://t.co/E2PAsZd5E8

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Student Voices:

America 250 video series — A nation in progress🎖️

Ask students: Which values do you think were most important to Americans during World War II? Why?

LINK: https://t.co/ktij1DV0uf

#America250 #sschat

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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson — Recovery efforts underway in Venezuela following earthquakes

Ask students: What factors are hindering recovery efforts?
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