election 2020

How felony convictions affect voting rights

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In this PBS NewsHour EXTRA lesson plan, learn how people in Florida with felony records are fighting to regain their voting rights and Reverend William Barber’s plan to fight voter suppression. Continue reading →

Super Civics 2020: Voting during a pandemic

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In this NewsHour EXTRA lesson plan, find out out different options for voting in November. Continue reading →

Shields and Brooks on the politicization of American institutions

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In this NewsHour lesson plan, watch the Shields and Brooks segment on the politicization of American institutions. Continue reading →

Super Civics 2020: Fmr President Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden

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In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn if presidential endorsements matter and find out the latest endorsements for likely Democratic nominee former Vice President Joe Biden. Continue reading →

PBS news summary: Choose your own current event activity

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In this current events lesson, check out the PBS NewsHour’s 2-minute news wrap from April 8, 2020. Continue reading →

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