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Iran spokesperson discusses diplomacy with U.S. Discuss the tensions between the United States and Iran

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Hear from an Iranian diplomat about the U.S. pressure campaign on Iran. What is it trying to achieve, and how is Iran reacting? #sschat #EDUSky

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Honoring immigrants in research: The Vilcek Prizes in Biomedical Science Diverse voices overcome scientific challenges

Check out this article in @science.org featuring our Vilcek Prizewinners: @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social, @takashiakeralab.bsky.social, @amanglik.bsky.social, & @bernasozen.bsky.social! These immigrant scientists are shaping the future of medicine. Read more about their discoveries: vilcek.co/3OxUKFG

PBS News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson:

Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals

From the Battle of Bunker Hill to school segregation and Boston's school busing era

#Teaching250 #America250 #EduSky #sschat https://loom.ly/igdqOic

Epstein files scrubbed to protect 'elite, powerful men,' Rep. Ro Khanna says Explore how some lawmakers are seeking justice for the survivors included in the Epstein files

PBS @pbsnews.org News Classroom Lesson:

Epstein files scrubbed to protect 'elite, powerful men,' Rep. Khanna says

Ask students: Why do you think the DOJ hasn't prosecuted individuals in the files who've been accused of crimes?

#sschat https://loom.ly/YlGMF_k

Arrests of journalists fuel backlash as anti-ICE protests spread from Minneapolis Learn about the Justice Dept.'s civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Arrest of journalists in Minneapolis have spawned backlash, and protests against ICE have spread from Minneapolis. Learn the latest and discuss the First Amendment with your students. #sschat

https://loom.ly/KfMWwbQ

The cultural impact of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show Explore historic events and themes included by Bad Bunny during the show

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl highlighted generations of Puerto Rican culture and history. #sschat #EDUSky @teachrockorg.bsky.social

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How ‘zombie mortgages’ are coming back to haunt homeowners years later Explore these debts that homeowners thought were forgiven only to learn they still exist

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson: How 'zombie mortgages' are coming back to haunt homeowners years later

Ask students: Do you think protections against zombie mortgages should exist for homeowners? Why/why not?

#sschat #apecon https://loom.ly/xWtT0iU

Teachers & students: Join our LIVE "Virtual Field Trip" to Antarctica with PBS News' @pbsnews.org's Miles O'Brien & our friends at PocketLab!

Explore glaciers, sea ice and climate solutions🌏

TOMORROW Tues. Feb. 10, 2026 at 12pm-ET

RSVP: https://loom.ly/WzPdZ_o

Minnesota Star Tribune launches News Literacy Initiative - The News Literacy Project The Minnesota Star Tribune Local News Fund today announced the launch of its News Literacy Initiative, in partnership with the News Literacy Project and ThreeSixty Journalism at the University of St. ...

3/ “The speed & volume of information coming from Minnesota remind us all how important it is to have credible news & information to turn to – & how difficult it can be to sort through online feeds full of AI-slop, rumors & divisive falsehoods," said NLP's @crsalter.bsky.social

#NewsLiteracyWeek

Join this LIVE discussion from Antarctica🧊🐧 with PBS News' @pbsnews.org Miles O'Brien and our friends at PocketLab!

Feb. 10, 2026 at 12pm-ET

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Researchers face serious obstacles to measuring Antarctica’s fastest-melting glacier Explore the challenges scientists ran up against trying to study Antarctica's fastest melting glacier

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Researchers face serious obstacles to measuring Antarctica’s fastest-melting glacier

Ask students: What did the expedition to Antarctica tell us about climate change?

w/ Miles O'Brien https://loom.ly/CKSkEvU

Happy #NewsLiteracyWeek!

Teachers: Check out our #JournalismInAction "Create Your Own Story" activity 💫 📰

Students develop their critical thinking and communication skills by creating an news op-ed or magazine cover. #sschat #apush #EduSky #newsliteracy

LESSON LINK: http://bit.ly/3H94VgE

February Tech Talk tonight!
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Haitians in U.S. live in fear amid court battle over legal status Learn about the Trump administration's efforts to end legal protections for some immigrants

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration battles to end their legal status. Discuss Temporary Protected Status and what comes next. #sschat

https://loom.ly/9OnD5Vs

How people with disabilities could bear the burden of Medicaid funding cuts Learn who Medicaid helps and what happens to individuals and families who will lose benefits

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Discuss how Medicaid cuts could impact people with disabilities, including adults with special needs. What will the impact look like, and what could be done? #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/QiU1Zjs

"You have to use it. You have to trust it.": Forced Adoption of AI is The Subtext of Davos Authoritarianism is the AI Bailout; But If AI Doesn't Need a Bailout, Does it Need Authoritarianism?

I watched a bunch of AI sessions at the WEF so you wouldn’t have to.

But you should read this.

Educators, students, families:

Join this LIVE discussion from Antarctica🧊🐧 w/ PBS News' @pbsnews.org Miles O'Brien & our friends at PocketLab!

Feb. 10, 2026 @ 12pm-ET

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Talk w/ scientists about climate change -- and solutions!

Student Voice: How my grandmother's experience using a wheelchair inspired me to invent Interested in designing your own assistive technology? Check out the accompanying lesson plan!

PBS @pbsnews.org News Classroom Student Voice: How my grandmother's experience using a wheelchair inspired me to invent

"My experience designing my invention started in school..."

by Agam Bhatia, 11th gr, Hopkinton, MA #EduSky #InventED https://loom.ly/lZId4C4

Introducing the Ethics of Actors in SYstems (EASY) approach to digital advertising literacy — Civics of Technology Civics of Technology Announcements Next Tech Talk: Please join us for our next Tech Talk where we meet to discuss whatever critical tech issues are on people’s minds. It’s a great way to connect, l...

Today, Michelle Ciccone shares some of her recent work on Digital Advertising Literacy with 6th grade students. How do these students navigate the onslaught of ads, influencers, and marketing?

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George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later How have

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

250 years after the Declaration of Independence, what does it mean to be an American? And how has George Washington's legacy lived on? #AmericaAtaCrossRoads #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/JCANolA

Taiwan officials fear U.S. actions in Venezuela may embolden China Discuss concerns that many in Taiwan and elsewhere have following the example set by the U.S. in Venezuela

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Why are many in Taiwan worried after U.S. invasion of Venezuela and removal of Maduro? Discuss U.S.-China relations and what comes next. #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/1mSi87s

Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped Examine why the measles outbreak has continued over the last year in the U.S.

PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson: Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped

Ask students: Why are cases of measles skyrocketing? How can measles be prevented?

https://loom.ly/tPGMjj4
#EduSky #scienceteacher #vaccines #sschat

Newly updated today:

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How immigration raids are impacting schools in Minneapolis Learn how immigration enforcement is impacting students in the Twin Cities

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: How immigration raids are impacting schools in Minneapolis

Ask students: Why do you think federal agents are using current tactics if the goal as stated is to deport the "worst of the worst" criminals?

https://loom.ly/KpgJGw4

Man shot and killed by federal officers in Minnesota was an ICU nurse, his parents say Examine how different groups including lawmakers and the public have reacted to the shooting

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Man shot and killed by federal officers in Minnesota was an ICU nurse, his parents say

Ask students: Are people's rights under the Constitution currently being protected by the government? Explain. https://loom.ly/K8lAk0s

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

Ask students: Why do you think the Republicans called Smith to testify? Do you think this was a wise tactic?

#sschat https://loom.ly/eNAiP38

The surprising way to fight political exhaustion Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses uncomfortable truths about the way power works in America and what people can do about it

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: The surprising way to fight political exhaustion

Ask students: What do you normally do when you feel exhausted or overwhelmed by the news? What types of civic activities would you be interested in trying? https://loom.ly/NUAI17g

Antarctica voyage explores why a massive glacier is melting Join a live discussion from Antarctica with PBS' Miles O'Brien Feb. 10 at 12pm ET

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Follow scientists aboard an expedition to study the Thwaites glacier, and find out how you can join us for a "virtual field trip" on the expedition with News Hour's Miles O'Brien! #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/JHmYMzM

Minnesota protests enter 3rd week as immigration raids continue Discuss the latest from the Trump administration ICE and Border Patrol surge in the Twin Cities

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Discuss the latest from the Twin Cities as the Trump administration continues to surge federal forces into Minnesota and protests continue for a 3rd week. #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/aR2cNIk

Martin Luther King Jr. Day classroom resources Examine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with these lesson plans and videos

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom: Martin Luther King Jr. Day classroom resources

Feat. 4 lessons including MLK Jr'.'s Nobel Prize acceptance speech in which he lamented ‘we have not learned the simple art of living together’

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