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“Facts are stubborn things”: A teacher’s perspective By David Cutler, history, government and journalism teacher, Brimmer and May School “If you count the legal…read more
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Exciting announcement! PBS NewsHour EXTRA began a collaboration with Kahoot! Academy focused on making learning about current events engaging, accessible and fun for students.…read more
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Photo of John Lennon with Yoko Ono behind wearing blindfold, performing Instant Karma. Photo by Ron Howard/Redferns Early voting has reached record numbers in…read more
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Lesson series created by Katie Gould in collaboration with Dr. Steven Schlozman, author of The Zombie Autopsies The following lessons about neuroscience have been…read more
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NewsHour EXTRA, PBS NewsHour’s website devoted to news in the classroom, has developed a new interactive learning resource called Journalism in Action designed to help…read more
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Lesson plan: After helping Pilgrims, today’s Wampanoag tribe fight for their ancestral lands
Have students examine current issues facing the Wampanoag people, the ancestors of the Native American tribes who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims. Continue reading
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News Roundup: Trump’s election challenges fail while Biden plans transition
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What experts suggest families should and shouldn’t do over Thanksgiving
Hear from a health expert about what to avoid this holiday season to stay safe Continue reading
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How a new COVID-19 spike might affect the economy
What are the warning signs of economic downturn, and what can be done about it? Continue reading
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Student Reporting Labs: Philly teens discuss election night and beyond
Both anxiety-producing and confusing, election night and the days that followed have kept some teenagers engaged Continue reading
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