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Dr. Cleavon Gilman, emergency medicine physician. Photo: PBS NewsHour EXTRA On Wednesday, NewsHour EXTRA held its second COVID monthly teacher check-in over Zoom. The…read more
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Elementary school art teacher Kathryn Vaughn working her third job managing a car wash at night in eastern Tennessee. Vaughn has asthma and lung issues.…read more
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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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Daily News Lesson: Congress considers funding for student mental health and more
Hear from the secretary of education and discuss what can be done in your school to address student mental health Continue reading
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Remembering the life and legacy of Colin Powell
Learn about the legacy of a man who served in the U.S. military and civilian government during crucial historic moments Continue reading
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Questlove documentary spotlights 1969 Harlem concert series featuring music greats
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Daily News Lesson: How fires, dry conditions are drastically increasing air pollution across California
Hear from one local reporter about why air has never been as polluted in central California as it is right now Continue reading
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