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Post March 16 2020

Distance learning: PBS NewsHour classroom resources for students
Use these teacher-produced resources and lesson plans to create your own packets for students. We w…
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Daily Video March 14 2020

How young people feel about the coronavirus
Teens across the PBS Student Reporting Labs network were asked what information they've heard regarding #coronavirus.
U.S. President Trump speaks about the U.S response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House
Daily Video March 12 2020

Coronavirus update: Health questions, Trump's speech, schools' response
Use this NewsHour Extra lesson to learn about Trump's address concerning the coronavirus and how schools and colleges are reacting.
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Daily Video March 06 2020

How to break down stereotypes

In this News Hour Classroom lesson, learn how representation in work, school and pop culture makes a difference to young people
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Daily Video February 26 2020

Super Civics 2020: Highlights from South Carolina Democratic debate
In this NewsHour Extra #SuperCivics2020 lesson, take a look at highlights from the Democratic debate in South Carolina and discuss with your students.
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Lesson Plan February 22 2020

What are the Primaries and Caucuses?
Learn about the primaries and caucuses ahead of Election 2020
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Post February 21 2020

Educator Voice: Why "There is no better superhero – fictional or not" than John Lewis

"I'm often asked, who is your favorite superhero and what is your favorite comic? The answer is easy," according to this social studies teacher.
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at his New Hampshire primary night rally in Manchester, N.H., U.S.
Daily Video February 14 2020

Sanders wins New Hampshire primary, candidates look to Nevada, S.C.
In this NewsHour "Super Civics 2020" lesson, get the latest on Sen. Bernie Sanders' win in New Hampshire primary and what's next in Election 2020.
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts presides during Trump impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video February 06 2020

Republican-controlled Senate acquits President Trump of both impeachment charges
In this NewsHour Extra lesson plan, the Senate votes to acquit President Trump bringing an end to the impeachment trial.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington
Lesson Plan February 03 2020

The State of the Union Address

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to evaluate the State of the Union speech and learn its history
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