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Stories from history that help you understand today. Explore 300+ short documentaries: retroreport.org 📝 Teachers, create your free account today: bit.ly/RR-Reg
Calling all #English and #ELA teachers! For every required school reading, there is a perfect Retro Report video to add context. Browse popular assigned readings and the Retro Report videos that offer historical background and connections to current events: retroreport.org/collection/t...
The Perfect Pair: Reading and Retro Report - Retro Report
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November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Calling all #English and #ELA teachers! For every required school reading, there is a perfect Retro Report video to add context. Browse popular assigned readings and the Retro Report videos that offer historical background and connections to current events: retroreport.org/collection/t...
Donate to Retro Report today to help bring trusted, story-driven reporting to classrooms nationwide, giving teachers the tools and students the confidence to think critically about the world around them. Contribute by 12/31, and a generous donor will match your gift. Donate: bit.ly/RR-donate.
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Donate to Retro Report today to help bring trusted, story-driven reporting to classrooms nationwide, giving teachers the tools and students the confidence to think critically about the world around them. Contribute by 12/31, and a generous donor will match your gift. Donate: bit.ly/RR-donate.
1/ Every presidency uses the communication tools of its time. F.D.R. spoke through fireside chats; Bill Clinton reached viewers on “The Arsenio Hall Show.” Today, President Trump uses social media platforms and political memes to communicate.
November 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
1/ Every presidency uses the communication tools of its time. F.D.R. spoke through fireside chats; Bill Clinton reached viewers on “The Arsenio Hall Show.” Today, President Trump uses social media platforms and political memes to communicate.
We're excited to be at #NCTE25 in Denver over the next few days! Make sure to drop by the Retro Report booth (#514) to pick up some Retro Report swag!
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We're excited to be at #NCTE25 in Denver over the next few days! Make sure to drop by the Retro Report booth (#514) to pick up some Retro Report swag!
Today, memes are being used by the left and the right to score political blows, often below the belt.
Explore this trend with your students in an updated video and lesson plan: retroreport.org/video/politi...
Explore this trend with your students in an updated video and lesson plan: retroreport.org/video/politi...
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, memes are being used by the left and the right to score political blows, often below the belt.
Explore this trend with your students in an updated video and lesson plan: retroreport.org/video/politi...
Explore this trend with your students in an updated video and lesson plan: retroreport.org/video/politi...
Updated Video: Political memes travel fast online and shape what people believe. Learn how they work, why they spread and the influence they have on today’s politics. Watch now: retroreport.org/video/politi...
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Updated Video: Political memes travel fast online and shape what people believe. Learn how they work, why they spread and the influence they have on today’s politics. Watch now: retroreport.org/video/politi...
1/ Retro Report’s network of 400 teacher ambassadors from across the nation help shape our work by sharing ideas for videos, lesson plans, activities and more.
Hear directly from RR advisors in this map, and learn how they are using Retro Report in their classrooms: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
Hear directly from RR advisors in this map, and learn how they are using Retro Report in their classrooms: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
November 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
1/ Retro Report’s network of 400 teacher ambassadors from across the nation help shape our work by sharing ideas for videos, lesson plans, activities and more.
Hear directly from RR advisors in this map, and learn how they are using Retro Report in their classrooms: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
Hear directly from RR advisors in this map, and learn how they are using Retro Report in their classrooms: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
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I’m so grateful to be a part of the @retroreport.org Council of Educators. The best professional development is always learning from other teachers! 🌟
Do you love using Retro Report in your classroom?
Apply today to become a member of Retro Report's 2026 Teacher Advisor teams! Hear from current Retro Report advisors, and learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of both of our advisor groups today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
Apply today to become a member of Retro Report's 2026 Teacher Advisor teams! Hear from current Retro Report advisors, and learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of both of our advisor groups today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I’m so grateful to be a part of the @retroreport.org Council of Educators. The best professional development is always learning from other teachers! 🌟
1/ We are honored that #CitizenNation, made with @pbs.org, is nominated by the International Documentary Association for Best Episodic Series.
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#IDADocAwards
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#IDADocAwards
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
1/ We are honored that #CitizenNation, made with @pbs.org, is nominated by the International Documentary Association for Best Episodic Series.
Learn more: www.documentary.org/blog/ida-ann...
#IDADocAwards
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#IDADocAwards
During this week in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Through these resources, students will learn about the assassination, including surrounding conspiracy theories, to explore the deeply ingrained American tendency to mistrust government: retroreport.org/video/conspi...
Conspiracy Theories and Fake News from JFK to Pizzagate - Retro Report
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
During this week in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Through these resources, students will learn about the assassination, including surrounding conspiracy theories, to explore the deeply ingrained American tendency to mistrust government: retroreport.org/video/conspi...
Do you love using Retro Report in your classroom?
Apply today to become a member of Retro Report's 2026 Teacher Advisor teams! Hear from current Retro Report advisors, and learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of both of our advisor groups today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
Apply today to become a member of Retro Report's 2026 Teacher Advisor teams! Hear from current Retro Report advisors, and learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of both of our advisor groups today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Do you love using Retro Report in your classroom?
Apply today to become a member of Retro Report's 2026 Teacher Advisor teams! Hear from current Retro Report advisors, and learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of both of our advisor groups today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
Apply today to become a member of Retro Report's 2026 Teacher Advisor teams! Hear from current Retro Report advisors, and learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of both of our advisor groups today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
1/ Learn how Joan Little's story made international headlines and sparked a national movement that brought together activists like Angela Davis and Larry Little.
#FreeJoanLittle premieres tonight at @docnycfest.bsky.social: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...
#FreeJoanLittle premieres tonight at @docnycfest.bsky.social: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
1/ Learn how Joan Little's story made international headlines and sparked a national movement that brought together activists like Angela Davis and Larry Little.
#FreeJoanLittle premieres tonight at @docnycfest.bsky.social: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...
#FreeJoanLittle premieres tonight at @docnycfest.bsky.social: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Are you using the incredible resources created by @retroreport.org ? If not, you should be! Their video primary source collection is free; just set up an account!
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Engaging With Revolutionary History seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in U.S. History and Civics to up to 50 educators from predominantly rural and remote locations. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/RR-EWRH
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Engaging With Revolutionary History seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in U.S. History and Civics to up to 50 educators from predominantly rural and remote locations. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/RR-EWRH
Mark #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth with Retro Report's Contemporary Indigenous History Collection, which features short videos, a webinar and an interactive map that support lessons on Indigenous history and communities. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
Contemporary Indigenous History Collection - Retro Report
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November 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Mark #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth with Retro Report's Contemporary Indigenous History Collection, which features short videos, a webinar and an interactive map that support lessons on Indigenous history and communities. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
1/ Take a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of #FreeJoanLittle, a new documentary that explores the groundbreaking 1975 murder trial of the first woman in U.S. history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault.
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
1/ Take a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of #FreeJoanLittle, a new documentary that explores the groundbreaking 1975 murder trial of the first woman in U.S. history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault.
#Teachers, we're excited to launch the Engaging with Revolutionary History Teacher Fellowship! This three-year program seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in U.S. History and Civics to educators from predominantly rural and remote locations. Apply: retroreport.org/engaging-wit...
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#Teachers, we're excited to launch the Engaging with Revolutionary History Teacher Fellowship! This three-year program seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in U.S. History and Civics to educators from predominantly rural and remote locations. Apply: retroreport.org/engaging-wit...
#Gov teachers: Are you looking for engaging videos that tie key concepts to current events?
In a new short video, students will explore how the principle of checks and balances guided legal challenges to President Trump’s immigration policies. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
In a new short video, students will explore how the principle of checks and balances guided legal challenges to President Trump’s immigration policies. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#Gov teachers: Are you looking for engaging videos that tie key concepts to current events?
In a new short video, students will explore how the principle of checks and balances guided legal challenges to President Trump’s immigration policies. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
In a new short video, students will explore how the principle of checks and balances guided legal challenges to President Trump’s immigration policies. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
#Teachers, how are you marking #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth?
Learn how Matt Jackson, one of the members of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, has used our Contemporary Indigenous History collection with his students to spark engaging conversations.
Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
Learn how Matt Jackson, one of the members of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, has used our Contemporary Indigenous History collection with his students to spark engaging conversations.
Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#Teachers, how are you marking #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth?
Learn how Matt Jackson, one of the members of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, has used our Contemporary Indigenous History collection with his students to spark engaging conversations.
Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
Learn how Matt Jackson, one of the members of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, has used our Contemporary Indigenous History collection with his students to spark engaging conversations.
Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
In July 2025, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. This isn’t the first time that immigration policies have been challenged under the right of habeas corpus. Learn more in a new short video: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
Habeas Corpus and the Limits of Presidential Power: The Right to a Day in Court - Retro Report
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November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In July 2025, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. This isn’t the first time that immigration policies have been challenged under the right of habeas corpus. Learn more in a new short video: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
New Lesson Plan: Do you teach about habeas corpus?
Use this new video and lesson plans to explore how a U.S. legal right established in the 18th century connects to President Trump’s immigration policies: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
Use this new video and lesson plans to explore how a U.S. legal right established in the 18th century connects to President Trump’s immigration policies: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New Lesson Plan: Do you teach about habeas corpus?
Use this new video and lesson plans to explore how a U.S. legal right established in the 18th century connects to President Trump’s immigration policies: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
Use this new video and lesson plans to explore how a U.S. legal right established in the 18th century connects to President Trump’s immigration policies: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
New Short Doc: During President Trump’s second term, one legal phrase has been center stage: habeas corpus.
With a new short video and classroom resources, teach your students about how habeas corpus relates to recent debates over the limits of presidential power: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
With a new short video and classroom resources, teach your students about how habeas corpus relates to recent debates over the limits of presidential power: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New Short Doc: During President Trump’s second term, one legal phrase has been center stage: habeas corpus.
With a new short video and classroom resources, teach your students about how habeas corpus relates to recent debates over the limits of presidential power: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
With a new short video and classroom resources, teach your students about how habeas corpus relates to recent debates over the limits of presidential power: retroreport.org/video/suing-...
#Teachers: Use this video in your classroom for U.S. #MediaLiteracyWeek!
Teach your students how to approach a complex topic by sharpening skills in annotation and analysis. The student in this short video breaks down the process step by step. Learn more: retroreport.org/has-lesson-p...
Teach your students how to approach a complex topic by sharpening skills in annotation and analysis. The student in this short video breaks down the process step by step. Learn more: retroreport.org/has-lesson-p...
Civics Skills: Strategies for Analyzing Challenging Texts - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#Teachers: Use this video in your classroom for U.S. #MediaLiteracyWeek!
Teach your students how to approach a complex topic by sharpening skills in annotation and analysis. The student in this short video breaks down the process step by step. Learn more: retroreport.org/has-lesson-p...
Teach your students how to approach a complex topic by sharpening skills in annotation and analysis. The student in this short video breaks down the process step by step. Learn more: retroreport.org/has-lesson-p...
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Second all of these video choices! The “Future of” series of short docs is terrific. Highly recommend “Future of Water” and “Future of Cities”. Great for several subject topics. 💛 🎥
RR CoE member @jaime-lev.bsky.social shares how he uses our short video on harvesting rainwater to teach his #economics students how you can increase supply through natural conservation efforts.
Create your free account today to access hundreds of classroom resources: bit.ly/RR-Reg
Create your free account today to access hundreds of classroom resources: bit.ly/RR-Reg
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Second all of these video choices! The “Future of” series of short docs is terrific. Highly recommend “Future of Water” and “Future of Cities”. Great for several subject topics. 💛 🎥
RR CoE member @jaime-lev.bsky.social shares how he uses our short video on harvesting rainwater to teach his #economics students how you can increase supply through natural conservation efforts.
Create your free account today to access hundreds of classroom resources: bit.ly/RR-Reg
Create your free account today to access hundreds of classroom resources: bit.ly/RR-Reg
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
RR CoE member @jaime-lev.bsky.social shares how he uses our short video on harvesting rainwater to teach his #economics students how you can increase supply through natural conservation efforts.
Create your free account today to access hundreds of classroom resources: bit.ly/RR-Reg
Create your free account today to access hundreds of classroom resources: bit.ly/RR-Reg