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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14h

2/ In a new short video and classroom resources, we revisit the Island Trees School District v. Pico #SCOTUS ruling, which established students’ First Amendment right to receive information. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/book-b...
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14h

1/ 📚Book bans have surged in schools nationwide in recent years, with over 10,000 book bans recorded in the 2023-2024 school year alone, @penamerica.bsky.social reports.
#bannedbooksweek

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 15h

2/ #FreeJoanLittle, a Promised Land Film in association with
@retroreport.org, was directed by Yoruba Richen and produced by @iamchristalyn.bsky.social and Bonnie Bertram.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 15h

1/ We are proud to announce that #FreeJoanLittle is premiering 11/12 at @docnycfest.bsky.social.

Learn about Joan Little’s landmark trial, which bridged the civil rights, women’s rights, and prison reform movements in the 1970s. Learn more: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 18h

"When Retro Report released the video 'Book Bans, Student Rights and a Fractured Supreme Court Ruling,' I thought it would be perfect for my class. We had just covered the First Amendment, and it was Banned Books Week,"
@coachdkendrick.bsky.social said.

Read more: retroreport.org/articles/a-t...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 1d

New Lesson Plans: Check out new classroom resources on Island Trees School District v. Pico, which includes an #APGOV FRQ. Students will explore concepts of freedom of speech and federalism. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/book-b...

Retro Report @retroreport.org · 2d

Are you looking for ways to inspire your students beyond the classroom? In this video, RR CoE Member Brande Johnson shares how Retro Report helped inspire one of her students to register to vote.

To access more classroom resources, create your free Retro Report account today: bit.ly/RR-Reg.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 2d

📚 In honor of #BannedBooksWeek, check out our "Perfect Pair: Reading and Retro Report" collection, which features a new short video, "Book Bans, Student Rights and a Fractured Supreme Court Ruling." Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/t...

The Perfect Pair: Reading and Retro Report - Retro Report

Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 3d

📚 In the 1970s, one student fought his school board over book bans, and his case went before the Supreme Court.

This new video on Island Trees School District v. Pico sparks critical conversations about school censorship, student voices, and First Amendment rights: retroreport.org/video/book-b...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 6d

#Teachers, explore free interactive maps on topics such as civil rights, the Cold War, and Indigenous activism today: retroreport.org/video-librar...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 7d

2/ The N.F.L. has a history of being associated with activism. In 2016, Colin Kaepernick faced criticism for taking a knee to protest police brutality and racial injustice. Learn more in our short doc “Athletes vs. Injustice: Protests in Sports.” retroreport.org/video/athlet...

Athletes vs. Injustice: Protests in Sports - Retro Report

Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 7d

1/ The NFL has announced that Bad Bunny will be the headliner at the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show. The decision has sparked controversy, with some people criticizing his use of Spanish lyrics and his advocacy for immigrant rights.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 8d

2/ However, that era raised serious questions about the treatment of women in uniform. In this short doc, we revisit the Tailhook sexual assault scandal that rocked the Navy in 1991. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/she-ro...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 8d

1/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech to hundreds of top U.S. military officers at the Pentagon yesterday, where he said that he wanted to turn the clock back to 1990, when the military had standards he admired.

She Rocked the Pentagon - Retro Report

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 9d

Giving students the tools and space to practice civil discourse is key to creating a respectful classroom environment. Check out these three lesson and activity combos that you can use to create your own unique workshop today. Learn more:
retroreport.org/articles/civ...

A Guide for Establishing Civil Discourse Rules in the Classroom - Retro Report

These three lesson and activity combos will help students create their own civil discourse rules for the classroom.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 9d

2/ Looking for more resources on the 2008 crisis? Former head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Sheila Bair, wrote a book about the 2008 crisis for young people. Bair is also featured in this short doc. Learn more: www.juniorlibraryguild.com/the-bullies-...

The Bullies of Wall Street: This Is How Greedy Adults Messed Up Our Economy

What caused the 2008 economic collapse? What can we learn from the Great Recession? Sheila Bair, former head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, provides her take. Glossary. Black-and-white ...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 9d

1/ #Teachers, watch this new short doc with your students to unpack pivotal moments in the 2008 financial crisis.

Register to access a new free lesson plan and student activity here: retroreport.org/video/the-20...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 10d

#Environmentalscience teachers! Are you looking to explore topics such as climate change and pollution with your students? Learn how one of RR's CoE members, Derek Dubossi, used our videos with his students.

Use your free RR account today to access exclusive resources. Register bit.ly/RR-Reg.

Retro Report @retroreport.org · 10d

During the Great Recession, many homeowners with high-interest subprime mortgages struggled to keep up with payments.

In a new short doc, we explore the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis. Learn more and register to access free classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/the-20...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 13d

2/ Are you looking for more resources on the 2008 crisis? Former head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Sheila Bair, wrote a book about the 2008 crisis for young people. Bair is also featured in this short doc. Learn more: www.juniorlibraryguild.com/the-bullies-...

The Bullies of Wall Street: This Is How Greedy Adults Messed Up Our Economy

What caused the 2008 economic collapse? What can we learn from the Great Recession? Sheila Bair, former head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, provides her take. Glossary. Black-and-white ...

www.juniorlibraryguild.com

Retro Report @retroreport.org · 13d

1/ NEW LESSON PLAN: #Economics teachers, are you looking for resources on the 2008 financial crisis? This new short doc and lesson plan relates to AP Macroeconomics Unit 4 Financial Market: 4.7 Loanable Funds Market. Register to access: retroreport.org/video/the-20...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14d

NEW SHORT DOC: The 2008 financial crisis created the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression.

Use this short doc to teach your students about what led to the Great Recession, how the government responded, and how some people are still affected today: retroreport.org/video/the-20...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14d

#Civics teachers, have you browsed our Civics Resource Center? Explore dozens of free civics videos, lesson plans, and student activities ideal for grades 6-12 today. Register to access related lesson plans and student activities: retroreport.org/civics-resou...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14d

Thank you so much for all of your support! 💛

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Kathleen Wilson @kwilson8science.bsky.social · 16d

It’s true! I love @retroreport.org videos for my science classes!

Retro Report @retroreport.org · 16d

@kwilson8science.bsky.social, a member of RR's Council of Educators, shares how she’s utilized our free, engaging environmental science videos and classroom resources with her students.

Register on our website today to access our Environmental Science subject page: retroreport.org/subject-coll...

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