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Kenneth C. Davis/Photo by Nina Subin In this NewsHour EXTRA Educator Zoom, historian Kenneth C. Davis and author of “Strongman: The Rise of Five…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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By Sari Beth Rosenberg For the first time in my 19 years of teaching, I met my new students on Google Meet instead of…read more
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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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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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Find out why one contemporary musician pushed to make a movie out of lost concert footage from decades ago Continue reading
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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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What does the phrase “American supply chain” mean and and how does it affect you and your family and the economy overall? Continue reading
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