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Shirley Chisholm, future member of the U.S. House of Representatives (D-NY), announcing her candidacy.

Facing History & Ourselves February 19, 2020

Shirley Chisholm and Driving Change in the US Congress

Facing History and Ourselves discuss changemakers like Shirley Chisholm and how the changing makeup of the US congress matters.

a teacher uses text selection to provide a greater challenge to her student

Barbara Blackburn February 18, 2020

Text Selection: Diverse Readings to Increase Learning

Learn from expert Barbara Blackburn about text selection and how to provide a greater challenge to your students to increase learning,

PBS News Hour Classroom February 11, 2020

Student Voice: How Campaigning Gives Me A Sense of A Community

Victor Shi writes about the importance of community and student voice, detailing his journey canvassing in Iowa for a democratic candidate.

StoryCorps February 10, 2020

Black History Month Videos: Stories to Celebrate Identity, Struggles and Excellence

Listen to and watch these Black History Month videos and explore black identity, struggles and excellence in your classroom.

PBS News Hour Classroom February 07, 2020

Trump Impeachment Verdict: Senate Votes to Acquit

Use this free news lesson plan by PBS NewsHour Extra explaining the senate's vote on impeachment and how they came to the history trump impeachment verdict.

Kindred Spirits February 05, 2020

Popular Teaching Methods: Rekindle with Kindred Spirits

Follow two veteran teachers as they write about their top new teaching methods, including trending items like graphic novels, podcasts and EdTech.

Sculpture commemorating the African Burial Ground National Monument

Chaitram Aklu February 03, 2020

The African Burial Ground National Monument: Exploring a Sacred Space

Chaitram Aklu explores the history of the African Burial Ground National Monument and writes about its cultural impact and legacy.

PBS News Hour Classroom February 01, 2020

Coronavirus Update: What Students Should Know

PBS shares a Coronavirus update and a free lesson plan for educators to share with their students to promote community safety and public health.

Pulitzer Center January 29, 2020

Journalism as a Textbook: Pulitzer Center and The 1619 Project

Mark Schulte from The Pulitzer center writes about his experience working on the 1619 project and how it can help bring history alive for students.

AFT January 29, 2020

2019 Novel Coronavirus Resources

Use this overview detailing 2019 Novel Coronavirus resources and learn about symptoms, prevention, and what you can do to protect yourself.