PBS News Classroom
@pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social
Current events site for grades 6-12 based on the PBS News Hour. Media literacy, civics, STEM, arts. Student and Educator Voices' blogs. See also http://JournalismInAction.org.
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
The lesser-known Native American origin of lacrosse
Learn about the origins of an increasingly popular American sport
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
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Wow - this was AMAZING. So many passionate, informed, thoughtful ppl - educators, board members, admins, policy makers, reporters - sharing facts & thoughtful takes on AI in education.
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Educators: It's #MediaLiteracyWeek📱
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Wow - this was AMAZING. So many passionate, informed, thoughtful ppl - educators, board members, admins, policy makers, reporters - sharing facts & thoughtful takes on AI in education.
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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Sharing b/c there seem to be lots of proponents, but not nearly as many folks willing to critically evaluate the value and/or role of AI in education based on the facts as they are currently known.
(Includes some info & resources shared at the 10/30/25 @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social Zoom)
(Includes some info & resources shared at the 10/30/25 @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social Zoom)
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Sharing b/c there seem to be lots of proponents, but not nearly as many folks willing to critically evaluate the value and/or role of AI in education based on the facts as they are currently known.
(Includes some info & resources shared at the 10/30/25 @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social Zoom)
(Includes some info & resources shared at the 10/30/25 @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social Zoom)
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Debate teaches how to hold on to a position no matter what. We need to teach students--and each other--how to see each other's point of view and come to an agreement.
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
How viral debate videos affect civil discourse
Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Debate teaches how to hold on to a position no matter what. We need to teach students--and each other--how to see each other's point of view and come to an agreement.
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What an honor presenting w/ Dr. Mark Finchum at #NCSS2025 on teaching Native American issues.
Thank you to Mark's many years as head of the Indigenous Education Community and #NCSS for a wonderful conference💫
Thank you to Mark's many years as head of the Indigenous Education Community and #NCSS for a wonderful conference💫
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans? #NCSS #NCSS2025
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here discussing ways to teach Native American history and the need for media literacy & journalism. #sschat
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here discussing ways to teach Native American history and the need for media literacy & journalism. #sschat
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
December 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans? #NCSS #NCSS2025
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here discussing ways to teach Native American history and the need for media literacy & journalism. #sschat
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here discussing ways to teach Native American history and the need for media literacy & journalism. #sschat
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Trump & Hegseth distance themselves from follow-on strike on suspected drug boat
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
Trump and Hegseth distance themselves from follow-on strike on suspected drug boat
Learn more about the legality of the strikes by having students examine the Department of Defense's Law of War Manual and the Geneva Conventions
www.pbs.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Trump & Hegseth distance themselves from follow-on strike on suspected drug boat
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
Why millions of full-time workers struggle to find homes
Explore why even those with jobs in the US are having trouble finding a place to live
www.pbs.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/xLsRodQ
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/xLsRodQ
Trump administration transforms asylum with deportations
Discuss how asylum claims have changed under the Trump administration
www.pbs.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/xLsRodQ
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/xLsRodQ
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/-_fTtRk
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/-_fTtRk
Oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail reflects on her journey
Betty Kellenberger, an 80-year-old retired school teacher from Michigan, shares her story
www.pbs.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/-_fTtRk
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/-_fTtRk
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
How useful is AI in the classroom? Parents and teachers weigh in
Hear from parents and teachers about their feelings on AI, then discuss your own
www.pbs.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/cqR6oDo
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/cqR6oDo
How higher education changes are affecting community colleges
The Trump administration's moves to transform college is impacting community college
www.pbs.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/cqR6oDo
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/cqR6oDo
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
How the Trump administration plans to overhaul spending on homelessness
Discuss how money has gone to prevent homelessness and how that might be changing
www.pbs.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Rih4tJ0
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Rih4tJ0
How anyone can unlock creativity using cross-disciplinary problem solving
Hear from a legendary designer about how collaboration helps us find our creativity
www.pbs.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Rih4tJ0
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Rih4tJ0
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Educator Voice!
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Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
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Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
Educator Voice: How media, education and government teamed up to create a media literacy platform for Canadian schools
Learn about a platform that helps young learners understand the news — and become journalists themselves
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November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Educator Voice!
loom.ly/LBPbTFE
Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
loom.ly/LBPbTFE
Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela
Learn about military actions in the Caribbean and how they are part of a pressure campaign on the region
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
Classroom Educator Zoom this TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST.
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Classroom Educator Zoom this TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST.
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
How viral debate videos affect civil discourse
Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
www.pbs.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
Teachers, join us TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST to talk about invention education in your classroom, whether you teach science, engineering OR history OR English OR social studies.
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Teachers, join us TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST to talk about invention education in your classroom, whether you teach science, engineering OR history OR English OR social studies.
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
End of government shutdown in sight after more than 40 days
Learn what led to an agreement over the longest-running government shutdown on record
www.pbs.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
EDUCATORS —
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
EDUCATORS —
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Txy5cK4
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Txy5cK4
How USAID cuts impact preparations for climate change
Hear about one program that is impacted by loss of USAID funding, then discuss what other programs could be funded
www.pbs.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Txy5cK4
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Txy5cK4
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson — Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown
Learn how the government shutdown has affected air travel
www.pbs.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson — Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
NEW PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
Democrats dominate in first election of Trump's second term
Hear about the results from 2025 election day
www.pbs.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
NEW PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I