Amid calls for Northam’s resignation, a look at blackface’s long racist history in America
Video
Use this NewsHour lesson to learn about the racist history of blackface and discuss whether or not Gov. Ralph Northam should resign. Continue reading
social media
Lesson plan: What 2018 news stories mattered most to your students?
Lesson Plan
For a fun end-of-year activity, students will create an online magazine of their top 10 news stories from 2018 to share with classmates and family members. Continue reading
Teaching resources for talking with teens about suicide
Video
There are a variety of mini-lessons and activities contained in this PBS NewsHour lesson on suicide prevention and awareness. You may wish to invite your school counselor to your class, and let your administrator know you are teaching about suicide. Continue reading
How the news, Netflix and social media influence how schools talk about suicide
Video
Over the last decade, the suicide rate among teenagers in the U.S. has increased. Use this lesson to discuss the role the media plays in discussions on suicide prevention and awareness. Continue reading
How to discuss anti-Semitism in the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Video
It is difficult to know how to react to any act of gun violence, but particularly a mass shooting or a hate crime. Use this NewsHour lesson to help you discuss the shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue with your students in a safe way. Continue reading