PBS News Classroom
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Current events site for grades 6-12 based on the PBS News Hour. Media literacy, civics, STEM, arts. Student and Educator Voices' blogs. See also http://JournalismInAction.org.
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
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The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
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Trump administration transforms asylum with deportations
Discuss how asylum claims have changed under the Trump administration
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November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/xLsRodQ
The Trump administration is transforming asylum in the US through executive action. But what is asylum, and how is it changing? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/xLsRodQ
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
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Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
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Oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail reflects on her journey
Betty Kellenberger, an 80-year-old retired school teacher from Michigan, shares her story
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November 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/-_fTtRk
Hear from the oldest woman to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, and why she did it. "We were made for movement." #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/-_fTtRk
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
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What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
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How useful is AI in the classroom? Parents and teachers weigh in
Hear from parents and teachers about their feelings on AI, then discuss your own
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November 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
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What do parents and teachers think about AI in the classroom? And what do students wish they could tell adults about AI? Discuss. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
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The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
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How higher education changes are affecting community colleges
The Trump administration's moves to transform college is impacting community college
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November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/cqR6oDo
The Trump administration has gone after top ranked colleges for diversity programs, but community colleges are being deeply impacted as well. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/cqR6oDo
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
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The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
How the Trump administration plans to overhaul spending on homelessness
Discuss how money has gone to prevent homelessness and how that might be changing
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November 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
The Trump administration is shifting funding away from housing for the chronically homeless into programs with work and counseling requirements. Why, and what do experts think? #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zjSPtbQ
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
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How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
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How anyone can unlock creativity using cross-disciplinary problem solving
Hear from a legendary designer about how collaboration helps us find our creativity
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November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Rih4tJ0
How can students unlock creativity and design solutions to every day problems? Hear from design legend David Kelley on what inspires innovation. #sschat #invented #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Rih4tJ0
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Educator Voice!
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Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
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Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
Educator Voice: How media, education and government teamed up to create a media literacy platform for Canadian schools
Learn about a platform that helps young learners understand the news — and become journalists themselves
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November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Educator Voice!
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Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
loom.ly/LBPbTFE
Hear from teacher and journalist metismamamb.bsky.social about a program put in place through winnipegfreepress.com to teach students how to understand the news, and how to be journalists themselves. #sschat #EDUSky
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
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The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela
Learn about military actions in the Caribbean and how they are part of a pressure campaign on the region
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
The Trump administration has continued to escalate pressure on Venezuela and conduct military strikes on small boats in the Caribbean. But what is their goal? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/b2THF50
Classroom Educator Zoom this TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST.
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Classroom Educator Zoom this TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST.
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Learn about invention education from the great @christine.lawlorking and discuss how invent ed can work for you!
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
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Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
How viral debate videos affect civil discourse
Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
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November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
Viral debate videos are popular, but are they helping resolve differences or making us more polarized? Discuss with this segment from Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series! #sschat
https://loom.ly/1o041wQ
Teachers, join us TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST to talk about invention education in your classroom, whether you teach science, engineering OR history OR English OR social studies.
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Teachers, join us TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST to talk about invention education in your classroom, whether you teach science, engineering OR history OR English OR social studies.
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
End of government shutdown in sight after more than 40 days
Learn what led to an agreement over the longest-running government shutdown on record
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November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
The current government shutdown has gone on longer than any before it, but a new deal means it will be over as soon as this week. Discuss why some Dems voted to end it. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/zBqtiVE
EDUCATORS —
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
EDUCATORS —
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
▶️ Interested in invention education, but haven't tried it out yet?
▶️ Want to know how invent ed can meet your learning goals regardless of subject?
JOIN US next Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7 EST to discuss! #sschat #InventEd
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
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Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
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How USAID cuts impact preparations for climate change
Hear about one program that is impacted by loss of USAID funding, then discuss what other programs could be funded
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November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Txy5cK4
Cuts to USAID have impacted communities around the globe, including preparations for climate change. Discuss how. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/Txy5cK4
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson — Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown
Learn how the government shutdown has affected air travel
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November 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson — Travelers brace for major airline disruptions amid government shutdown
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
Ask students: Do you think airline disruptions will put pressure on elected officials to end the government shut down?
#sschat https://loom.ly/j6jELIo
NEW PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
Democrats dominate in first election of Trump's second term
Hear about the results from 2025 election day
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
NEW PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
Discuss the results of Election Day 2025 — what led to a coast-to-coast sweep for Democratic candidates and initiatives? #sschat
https://loom.ly/_qmfU6I
NEW PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Federal cuts and the government shutdown are threatening Head Start, a federal preschool program. What will be the impact on local communities if Head Start programs close? #sschat
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Federal cuts and the government shutdown are threatening Head Start, a federal preschool program. What will be the impact on local communities if Head Start programs close? #sschat
https://loom.ly/FEg2PTI
Government shutdown threatens funding for Head Start
Learn about the education program Head Start and discuss what its loss might mean
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November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
NEW PBS @NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Federal cuts and the government shutdown are threatening Head Start, a federal preschool program. What will be the impact on local communities if Head Start programs close? #sschat
https://loom.ly/FEg2PTI
Federal cuts and the government shutdown are threatening Head Start, a federal preschool program. What will be the impact on local communities if Head Start programs close? #sschat
https://loom.ly/FEg2PTI
PBS News Hour Classroom News Lesson:
Top researchers consider leaving US. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
Ask student: What are some ways the US government can support scientists from leaving the US?
#sschat #InventED #Inventioneducation #scichat #EduSky https://loom.ly/BDhB4Eg
Top researchers consider leaving US. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
Ask student: What are some ways the US government can support scientists from leaving the US?
#sschat #InventED #Inventioneducation #scichat #EduSky https://loom.ly/BDhB4Eg
Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country, according to a poll from the journal Nature
www.pbs.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PBS News Hour Classroom News Lesson:
Top researchers consider leaving US. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
Ask student: What are some ways the US government can support scientists from leaving the US?
#sschat #InventED #Inventioneducation #scichat #EduSky https://loom.ly/BDhB4Eg
Top researchers consider leaving US. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
Ask student: What are some ways the US government can support scientists from leaving the US?
#sschat #InventED #Inventioneducation #scichat #EduSky https://loom.ly/BDhB4Eg
It's #MediaLiteracyWeek!
Did you know that EVERY PBS News Hour Daily News Lesson includes a #MediaLiteracy ❓ -- in this case about news outlets issuing corrections.
Lesson: How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues
#sschat #apgov #Vote2025 https://loom.ly/FuNz140
Did you know that EVERY PBS News Hour Daily News Lesson includes a #MediaLiteracy ❓ -- in this case about news outlets issuing corrections.
Lesson: How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues
#sschat #apgov #Vote2025 https://loom.ly/FuNz140
How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues
The race may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office and next year’s midterms
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October 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
It's #MediaLiteracyWeek!
Did you know that EVERY PBS News Hour Daily News Lesson includes a #MediaLiteracy ❓ -- in this case about news outlets issuing corrections.
Lesson: How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues
#sschat #apgov #Vote2025 https://loom.ly/FuNz140
Did you know that EVERY PBS News Hour Daily News Lesson includes a #MediaLiteracy ❓ -- in this case about news outlets issuing corrections.
Lesson: How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues
#sschat #apgov #Vote2025 https://loom.ly/FuNz140
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Today!
Educators: It's #MediaLiteracyWeek📱
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
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October 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Today!
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
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Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
PBS News Hour Classroom Lesson: How Los Angeles uses AI to help those on brink of homelessness
Ask students: Do you think using AI to identify people close to homelessness by finding patterns in public records could be misused?
#MediaLiteracyWeek #AILiteracy #sschat https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
Ask students: Do you think using AI to identify people close to homelessness by finding patterns in public records could be misused?
#MediaLiteracyWeek #AILiteracy #sschat https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
How Los Angeles has used AI to help those on the brink of homelessness
Hear how Los Angeles County is helping people at risk of homelessness by using artificial intelligence to identify those in distress
www.pbs.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
PBS News Hour Classroom Lesson: How Los Angeles uses AI to help those on brink of homelessness
Ask students: Do you think using AI to identify people close to homelessness by finding patterns in public records could be misused?
#MediaLiteracyWeek #AILiteracy #sschat https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
Ask students: Do you think using AI to identify people close to homelessness by finding patterns in public records could be misused?
#MediaLiteracyWeek #AILiteracy #sschat https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
#Civics #apgov #sschat teachers: Looks like a good civic engagement opportunity for your students!
#MediaLiteracyWeek
#MediaLiteracyWeek
HAPPENING THURSDAY: Join us for a live Q&A with Maine Senate candidate @grahamformaine.bsky.social on 10/30 at 4:30pm ET. We will take your questions.
Pass it on to spread the word👇
Pass it on to spread the word👇
Live Q&A With Graham Platner
The Maine Senate candidate will join David Sirota to take questions from Lever subscribers and discuss the path ahead for both his candidacy and American democracy.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#Civics #apgov #sschat teachers: Looks like a good civic engagement opportunity for your students!
#MediaLiteracyWeek
#MediaLiteracyWeek
PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson: How Los Angeles has used AI to help those on the brink of homelessness
Ask students: What is the L.A. County Homelessness Prevention Unit, and what does it do?
#BriefButSpectacular https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
Ask students: What is the L.A. County Homelessness Prevention Unit, and what does it do?
#BriefButSpectacular https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
How Los Angeles has used AI to help those on the brink of homelessness
Hear how Los Angeles County is helping people at risk of homelessness by using artificial intelligence to identify those in distress
www.pbs.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson: How Los Angeles has used AI to help those on the brink of homelessness
Ask students: What is the L.A. County Homelessness Prevention Unit, and what does it do?
#BriefButSpectacular https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
Ask students: What is the L.A. County Homelessness Prevention Unit, and what does it do?
#BriefButSpectacular https://loom.ly/G4iHw2I
Educators: It's #MediaLiteracyWeek📱
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
October 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Educators: It's #MediaLiteracyWeek📱
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Do you have serious concerns about AI in education?
Join this discussion w/ @404media.co's Jason Koebler, David Cutler & @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30