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It's officially #CivicLearningWeek!

Still time to sign up for TONIGHT's PBS News' Zoom on the Constitution & Comics 📜 w/ teacher Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social 💫

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek

See you on Monday! Please share with those you know who may be interested. It’s free and I’ll be sharing specific lesson plans and resources for all.

Well… my office is a total disaster, but I’m almost done my presentation for Monday. Really looking forward to it!

Still time to register. Hope to see you on Monday. I’ll be sharing a lot of resources - many free - that I use in my own classroom to spark conversations about civics and the constitution.

Educators: #CivicLearningWeek starts tomorrow!📜

Join us for a zoom on teaching the Constitution using comic books and graphic novels w/ Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social!

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek

Shorts: Secretary Kristi Noem is out as Homeland Security secretary Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) had pressed Noem Tuesday on spending $220 million on TV ads that feature the secretary front and center.

PBS @pbsnews.org News Classroom Shorts:

Secretary Kristi Noem is out as Homeland Security secretary

Ask students: How do you think the next head of DHS should handle immigration enforcement?

#EduSky #sschat https://loom.ly/a9mYgfE

Daily Activities That Support Students’ Creative Mindset Teachers can provide learning experiences that guide high school students to become comfortable with uncertainty and risk-taking.

When creativity becomes a daily habit:

⭐ Students ask more original questions.
⭐ They approach challenges with flexibility.
⭐ They notice opportunities for improvement & problem-solving.

Here are 3 simple ways to support learners’ creative mindset each day.

#EduSky

Primaries begin for the 2026 midterm elections Learn about some of the early results from the kickoff of the 2026 midterm election season

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

2026 election season has kicked off with primaries in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina. Discuss primaries and look up elections in your communities. #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/LZlD73w

Educators: Join PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom for this #CivicLearningWeek event!

Find new ways to teach about the Constitution📜 using COMIC BOOKS w/ Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social!

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek

Excited to be a part of #civiclearningweek with @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social . See you on Monday!

#comics #teacher

Doing what I love to do! Reading and researching inspiring comics for an education workshop. This time for PBS Newshour Classroom. Hope to see you there! @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social

The Trump administration seeks to explain Iran strategy Discuss how President Trump and his staff are justifying attacks on Iran

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

How is the Trump administration explaining its decision to attack Iran? Discuss public and media reaction, and learn the latest. #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/CsR67rg

Student Voice: How music is the surprising antidote for winter loneliness I had read these studies about how music brings people together, but that day in the elder care facility, I watched the connection ignite right in front of me, Nikhil Rughwani writes.

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Student Voice: How music is the surprising antidote for winter loneliness

"In a time that can feel cold & isolating, music is the simplest & most powerful gift we can give one another."
— Nikhil Rughwani, 11th gr https://loom.ly/5DKeUow

On the ground in Tehran, reporter describes tense and volatile conditions Learn the impacts of the U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran on the third day of the war

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson:

On the ground in Tehran, reporter describes tense and volatile conditions

Ask students: The Trump admin has provided varying goals for its war with Iran. Why do you think the U.S. attacked Iran? https://loom.ly/Bfw4o_M

Can’t wait! See you soon.

Trump administration halts Minnesota Medicaid funds Learn why the Trump administration is withholding healthcare funds for a single state

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

Why is the Trump administration cutting funds for Medicaid to Minnesota? Is it because of fraud or political retaliation? #sschat #EDUSky

https://loom.ly/sgKYm_M

Educators: Join PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom for this special #CivicLearningWeek event!

Explore ways to teach about the Constitution📜 using comics w/ Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social!

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek

What we know about the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed; more than 100 dead at an all-girls elementary school, according to Iran authorities

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

What we know about the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran

Ask students: Do you think a strong case has been made for the U.S.'s attack on Iran?

#sschat #EduSky
https://loom.ly/aykY6c4

What we know about the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed; more than 100 dead at an all-girls elementary school, according to Iran authorities

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

What we know about the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran

Ask students: Do you think a strong case has been made for the U.S.'s attack on Iran? Explain.
https://loom.ly/aykY6c4

Join us for #CivicLearningWeek!💫

Plus a chance for a copy of Tim Smyth's @historycomics.bsky.social book "Teaching w/ Comics & Graphic Novels" ---> in this case, the Constitution!!📜

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek | #apgov #apush #civics

Can’t wait!

Educators: Learn NEW ways to teach about the Constitution using COMIC BOOKS this #CivicLearningWeek!

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek | #EduSky #sschat

As America turns 250, historian Joseph Ellis examines the founders’ promise and their failures Learn more why Ellis describes slavery and the treatment of Native Americans as great contradictions in American history

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

As America turns 250, historian Joseph Ellis examines the founders’ promise & their failures

Ask students: What does it mean to be an American / live in America today? #sschat #America250 https://loom.ly/FTdHxj4

Can’t wait to see everyone!

Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day!📣

Across the country, student journalists are investigating and telling stories that matter.

They’re also facing increasing threats like censorship and retaliation.

Show up for them today and every day!

Share, amplify, speak out: https://studentpressfreedom.org

Yes!!!!

Have fun this #CivicLearningWeek exploring the Constitution in ways you couldn't imagine learning growing up w/ our superhero teacher/Dad/hubby/friend extraordinaire @historycomics.bsky.social 🦹‍♀️🇺🇸🦸🏿‍♂️🌟 #sschat #EduSky

Takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address Choose one or two clips from Trump's State of the Union address to discuss as a class or reflect on in your notebooks

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

Takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

Choose from an array of clips and analysis of the #SOTU speech and have your students reflect and discuss. #sschat

https://loom.ly/QOdEh9o

Palestinians in Gaza observe Ramadan despite enormous destruction and loss This is the first Ramadan since the cease-fire in October though Israeli strikes have killed more than 600 Palestinians since.

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson:

Palestinians in Gaza observe Ramadan despite enormous destruction and loss

Ask students: How does Ramadan offer hope for Palestinians even in the most difficult of times?

#sschat https://loom.ly/staRAAA

Celebrate #CivicLearningWeek!

Join Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social and PBS News Classroom @pbsnews.org to learn about teaching the Constitution using comics & graphic novels 🦸🎆🦸🏽‍♀️

RSVP: bit.ly/PBS-CivicLearningWeek

On Morrison celebrates Toni Morrison's extraordinary body of work Explore how to read Toni Morrison with author Namwali Serpell

PBS News Hour Classroom News Lesson:

"On Morrison" celebrates Toni Morrison's extraordinary body of work

Ask students: Why did Morrison used to tell her students not to write about themselves but other people?

#engchat #EnglishTeacher #ELA #BlackHistoryMonth #EduSky https://loom.ly/5SISrKg