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FILE PHOTO: General view of Tahrir Square as fireworks explode during a pro-democracy supporters' celebration in Cairo
Daily Video February 12 2021

Classroom Resource: Ten years after the Arab Spring, democracy remains elusive in Egypt
Explore a decade of push for democracy in Egypt and the surrounding region.
Russian opposition leader Navalny attends a court hearing in Moscow
Daily Video February 03 2021

Classroom Resource: Calls for mass protests in Russia after opposition leader is sentenced to prison
In this NewsHour lesson, learn how supporters of Alexei Navalny have asked democratic governments to pressure Russia to release Navalny.
Myanmar's military checkpoint is seen on the way to the congress compound in Naypyitaw, Myanmar
Daily Video February 03 2021

Classroom Resource: Why Myanmar’s military overthrew the nation’s democratically-elected government
What is at stake for Myanmar as it returns to military dictatorship?
Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration cere
Lesson Plan January 18 2021

Lesson plan: History of presidential inaugurations and how to plan your own ceremony

Plan an inaugural ceremony fit for the moment
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Lesson Plan January 15 2021

Lesson plan: Write your own presidential inauguration speech

Learn about the importance of inaugural addresses in U.S. civic life, then write your own
FILE PHOTO: NASA/SpaceX launch of the first operational commercial crew mission in Cape Canaveral
Daily Video January 04 2021

2020 in Review: Stories you might have missed and why they matter
Discuss what stories were under-reported amid a year of consequential change
Former first lady Michelle Obama addresses the all virtual 2020 Democratic Convention hosted from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Daily Video August 18 2020

Michelle Obama caps off first night of Democratic National Convention
Examine the way one candidate is promoted by a leading surrogate and explore the presidential nomination process.
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Lesson Plan July 29 2020

Lesson plan: Civic engagement and how students can get involved

Why does civic engagement matter? How can your students get involved?
Organizers and clergy hold a Poor People's Campaign rally at the U.S. Capitol
Daily Video May 18 2020

How felony convictions affect voting rights
In this PBS NewsHour EXTRA lesson plan, learn how people in Florida with felony records are fighting to regain their voting rights and Reverend William Barber's plan to fight voter suppression.
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Daily Video May 10 2020

Shields and Brooks on the politicization of American institutions
In this NewsHour lesson plan, watch the Shields and Brooks segment on the politicization of American institutions.
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