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PBS News Hour Classroom January 16, 2019

Native American tribes feel the impact of government shutdown

Essential question: How has the government shutdown affected everyday life in America?

Amber Chandler January 11, 2019

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known: Mentoring Students to Use Their Voices

I recently watched The Hate U Give with my daughter. I’d already seen the movie by myself on its opening night because I loved the book so much and wanted to see if I could ever teach it in my middle school. I plan to take my younger son to see the film this weekend. It isn’t just a good movie based on an amazing book by Angie Thomas; it’s more than that.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 09, 2019

Trump’s speech through a media literacy lens

Essential question: Why did President Trump decide to give a prime-time speech on the government shutdown and the border wall?

Randi Weingarten January 08, 2019

Think you can guess what educators searched for most in 2018?

It may not be the most traditional way to spend the holidays (like spending time with family), but reading up on what Share My Lesson members searched for most in the past year has become one of my favorite end-of-year rituals. Yes, I know, typical nerdy civics teacher, right? But really—hear me out.

PBS News Hour Classroom January 07, 2019

Student breakdown on government’s shutdown

Essential question: What role does the federal government play in your life?

Julia Thompson January 07, 2019

9 Ways to Demystify Classroom Management

Julie Stern offers nine tips to help educators with classroom management.

Re-Imagining Migration January 04, 2019

Talking and Teaching about Walls and Borders

#1 Top News Lesson of 2019

PBS News Hour Classroom January 03, 2019

What news stories do students want to see in 2019?

Essential question: Why is it important for media outlets to include a diverse array of voices (age, race, gender, income, disabilities, etc.) in news stories?

AFT January 02, 2019

Mindfulness: A Way of Being

Kathy Flynn-Somerville’s journey started in high school, when a substitute teacher introduced her class to mindfulness meditation. That was 45 years ago. Now Kathy is a leading mindfulness practitioner and teacher herself.

PBS News Hour Classroom December 28, 2018

Why children in U.S. custody need specific pediatric expertise

Essential question: What do you think needs to be done to ensure migrant children receive proper medical care while in U.S. custody?