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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 experts on ways to address police shootings such as the killing of Daunte Wright. Continue reading
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This lesson introduces students to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), connects SDGs across cultures and explores how we can work towards a healthier, happier and more peaceful world. Continue reading
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The National Labor Relations Board finished counting ballots last week and found Amazon union organizers in Alabama did not have nearly enough votes. Continue reading
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As vaccines continue to roll out globally, wealthier nations have been inoculating their populations at a much higher rate than the global South, sparking the debate over “vaccine passports.” Continue reading
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This NewsHour lesson explores the invention of various vaccines to fight against serious illnesses over time and asks you to think about the implications of vaccine development. Continue reading
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