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Stories from history that help you understand today. Explore 300+ short documentaries: retroreport.org 📝 Teachers, create your free account today: bit.ly/RR-Reg
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Updated Video: In 2003, a power blackout left 50 million people in the dark across the U.S. and Canada. Decades later, are we any better prepared? Learn more: retroreport.org/video/blacko...
What the 2003 Blackout Revealed About the U.S. Power Grid - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I hear the lesson and student activity for this one is pretty good. 😉
Are you looking for lesson ideas during #BlackHistoryMonth?
Learn how @sharihillsconditt.bsky.social uses our free resources to teach her students about the civil rights movement in the 20th century. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/how...
Learn how @sharihillsconditt.bsky.social uses our free resources to teach her students about the civil rights movement in the 20th century. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/how...
How Retro Report Changed How I Teach About the Civil Rights Movement - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Are you looking for lesson ideas during #BlackHistoryMonth?
Learn how @sharihillsconditt.bsky.social uses our free resources to teach her students about the civil rights movement in the 20th century. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/how...
Learn how @sharihillsconditt.bsky.social uses our free resources to teach her students about the civil rights movement in the 20th century. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/how...
Updated Video: In 2003, a power blackout left 50 million people in the dark across the U.S. and Canada. Decades later, are we any better prepared? Learn more: retroreport.org/video/blacko...
What the 2003 Blackout Revealed About the U.S. Power Grid - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Updated Video: In 2003, a power blackout left 50 million people in the dark across the U.S. and Canada. Decades later, are we any better prepared? Learn more: retroreport.org/video/blacko...
Tune in tonight for a joint story between PBS NewsHour and Retro Report on zombie mortgages. Watch the segment live at 6 pm EST at www.pbs.org/newshour/, the PBS app, or check your local PBS listings.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Tune in tonight for a joint story between PBS NewsHour and Retro Report on zombie mortgages. Watch the segment live at 6 pm EST at www.pbs.org/newshour/, the PBS app, or check your local PBS listings.
Are you looking for engaging resources to use in your classroom for #BlackHistoryMonth?
Check out our Black History Collection today, which features short docs, lesson plans, student activities and a webinar on civil rights. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/b...
Check out our Black History Collection today, which features short docs, lesson plans, student activities and a webinar on civil rights. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/b...
Black History Collection - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Are you looking for engaging resources to use in your classroom for #BlackHistoryMonth?
Check out our Black History Collection today, which features short docs, lesson plans, student activities and a webinar on civil rights. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/b...
Check out our Black History Collection today, which features short docs, lesson plans, student activities and a webinar on civil rights. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/b...
1/ Here's a behind-the-scenes look at a trip that our archival producer, Mimi Pfahler, took to the National Archives this summer to research materials for our latest video, "How a 1964 Student Protest Reshaped the Fight Over the Panama Canal."
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
1/ Here's a behind-the-scenes look at a trip that our archival producer, Mimi Pfahler, took to the National Archives this summer to research materials for our latest video, "How a 1964 Student Protest Reshaped the Fight Over the Panama Canal."
Use our free resources to teach your students critical media literacy skills during @newslit.org's National News Literacy Week.
Explore topics such as fact-checking, the role of the press, and misinformation through engaging short videos and resources: retroreport.org/subject-coll...
Explore topics such as fact-checking, the role of the press, and misinformation through engaging short videos and resources: retroreport.org/subject-coll...
February 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Use our free resources to teach your students critical media literacy skills during @newslit.org's National News Literacy Week.
Explore topics such as fact-checking, the role of the press, and misinformation through engaging short videos and resources: retroreport.org/subject-coll...
Explore topics such as fact-checking, the role of the press, and misinformation through engaging short videos and resources: retroreport.org/subject-coll...
LAST CHANCE TO R.S.V.P.: Join Retro Report and New Visions for Public Schools this Thursday for a free event that explores Cold War espionage. Ask your questions about the C.I.A.’s tactics and gadgets to a retired C.I.A. officer and current docent at the C.I.A. Museum. R.S.V.P.: bit.ly/RR-events
February 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
LAST CHANCE TO R.S.V.P.: Join Retro Report and New Visions for Public Schools this Thursday for a free event that explores Cold War espionage. Ask your questions about the C.I.A.’s tactics and gadgets to a retired C.I.A. officer and current docent at the C.I.A. Museum. R.S.V.P.: bit.ly/RR-events
Mark #BlackHistoryMonth in your classroom this year by using these 11 free Retro Report short videos and classroom resources. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/ele...
11 Videos to Use in Your Classroom During Black History Month - Retro Report
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February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Mark #BlackHistoryMonth in your classroom this year by using these 11 free Retro Report short videos and classroom resources. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/ele...
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I am delighted to have been chosen again as a @retroreport.org Teacher Ambassador and am eager to leverage their outstanding resources while connecting with fellow members this summer.
February 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM
I am delighted to have been chosen again as a @retroreport.org Teacher Ambassador and am eager to leverage their outstanding resources while connecting with fellow members this summer.
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Excited for another year as an Ambassador for Retro Report!
Amazing lessons for social studies, science, and how to fact check with ready-made lesson plans and organizers too!
Amazing lessons for social studies, science, and how to fact check with ready-made lesson plans and organizers too!
1/ Each year, Retro Report works with educators across the nation who use our journalism and classroom resources in their teaching.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Meet Retro Report’s 2026 Teacher Advisors - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Excited for another year as an Ambassador for Retro Report!
Amazing lessons for social studies, science, and how to fact check with ready-made lesson plans and organizers too!
Amazing lessons for social studies, science, and how to fact check with ready-made lesson plans and organizers too!
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I'm so excited to be back as a @retroreport.org Teacher Ambassador for 2026! Looking forward to learning from and collaborating with this dream team of educators, and using and sharing the vast library of resources for teachers on Retro Report!
February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I'm so excited to be back as a @retroreport.org Teacher Ambassador for 2026! Looking forward to learning from and collaborating with this dream team of educators, and using and sharing the vast library of resources for teachers on Retro Report!
Teachers, are you looking for resources for @newslit.org's #NationalNewsLiteracyWeek?
Learn about our free #medialiteracy resources and activities here: retroreport.org/articles/thr...
#NewsLiteracyWeek
Learn about our free #medialiteracy resources and activities here: retroreport.org/articles/thr...
#NewsLiteracyWeek
Three Media Literacy Activities to Combat Misinformation in the Classroom -
These free media literacy activities from Retro Report will equip students in grades 4-12 with fact-checking and verification skills.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Teachers, are you looking for resources for @newslit.org's #NationalNewsLiteracyWeek?
Learn about our free #medialiteracy resources and activities here: retroreport.org/articles/thr...
#NewsLiteracyWeek
Learn about our free #medialiteracy resources and activities here: retroreport.org/articles/thr...
#NewsLiteracyWeek
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1/ Each year, Retro Report works with educators across the nation who use our journalism and classroom resources in their teaching.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Meet Retro Report’s 2026 Teacher Advisors - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
retroreport.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Happy to join the team!
1/ Each year, Retro Report works with educators across the nation who use our journalism and classroom resources in their teaching.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Meet Retro Report’s 2026 Teacher Advisors - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
retroreport.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
1/ Each year, Retro Report works with educators across the nation who use our journalism and classroom resources in their teaching.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
Today, we’re pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher Advisor groups. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/mee...
Read more about each group below ⬇️.
FREE EDUCATOR EVENT: #Teachers, join Retro Report and New Visions for Public Schools for an event this February on Cold War Espionage, featuring a retired C.I.A. officer and docent at the C.I.A. Museum. R.S.V.P. today: bit.ly/RR-events
January 29, 2026 at 6:49 PM
FREE EDUCATOR EVENT: #Teachers, join Retro Report and New Visions for Public Schools for an event this February on Cold War Espionage, featuring a retired C.I.A. officer and docent at the C.I.A. Museum. R.S.V.P. today: bit.ly/RR-events
#OTD in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart, killing all seven crew members. Through these resources, students will learn about the development of the nation's space program, the causes of the Challenger and Columbia accidents, and how NASA responded: retroreport.org/video/lesson...
Lessons From the Challenger Tragedy - Retro Report
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January 28, 2026 at 10:18 PM
#OTD in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart, killing all seven crew members. Through these resources, students will learn about the development of the nation's space program, the causes of the Challenger and Columbia accidents, and how NASA responded: retroreport.org/video/lesson...
What does the life cycle of trash look like in the U.S.?
Jeremy Wang, a member of RR's 2025 Council of Educators, explored this concept with his students using one of Retro Report's videos.
Are you interested in accessing free resources to use with your students? Register today: bit.ly/RR-Reg.
Jeremy Wang, a member of RR's 2025 Council of Educators, explored this concept with his students using one of Retro Report's videos.
Are you interested in accessing free resources to use with your students? Register today: bit.ly/RR-Reg.
January 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM
What does the life cycle of trash look like in the U.S.?
Jeremy Wang, a member of RR's 2025 Council of Educators, explored this concept with his students using one of Retro Report's videos.
Are you interested in accessing free resources to use with your students? Register today: bit.ly/RR-Reg.
Jeremy Wang, a member of RR's 2025 Council of Educators, explored this concept with his students using one of Retro Report's videos.
Are you interested in accessing free resources to use with your students? Register today: bit.ly/RR-Reg.
#Teachers, explore a new short video, made in collaboration with @revealnews.org, that focuses on the Panama Canal's role in U.S. strategy, and its lasting impact on relations in the region. Plus, register to access two new lesson plans: retroreport.org/subjects/civ...
January 27, 2026 at 10:11 PM
#Teachers, explore a new short video, made in collaboration with @revealnews.org, that focuses on the Panama Canal's role in U.S. strategy, and its lasting impact on relations in the region. Plus, register to access two new lesson plans: retroreport.org/subjects/civ...
A special thank you to the New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NJSTA) for featuring Retro Report in its newsletter earlier this month! Are you a #science teacher interested in accessing our free resources? Create your free account today: bit.ly/RR-Reg
January 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM
A special thank you to the New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NJSTA) for featuring Retro Report in its newsletter earlier this month! Are you a #science teacher interested in accessing our free resources? Create your free account today: bit.ly/RR-Reg
#Teachers, are you looking for classroom resources ahead of #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay?
Learn how one Retro Report advisor used "How Saba Kept Singing" to keep her students engaged in a conversation about the Holocaust and upstanders. Learn more: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
Learn how one Retro Report advisor used "How Saba Kept Singing" to keep her students engaged in a conversation about the Holocaust and upstanders. Learn more: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
How a Retro Report Documentary Kept My Students Engaged in a Conversation About the Holocaust and Upstanders - Retro Report
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January 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#Teachers, are you looking for classroom resources ahead of #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay?
Learn how one Retro Report advisor used "How Saba Kept Singing" to keep her students engaged in a conversation about the Holocaust and upstanders. Learn more: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
Learn how one Retro Report advisor used "How Saba Kept Singing" to keep her students engaged in a conversation about the Holocaust and upstanders. Learn more: retroreport.org/uncategorize...
1/ Are you looking for resources to teach your students about shifting relations between the U.S. and Latin America?
January 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
1/ Are you looking for resources to teach your students about shifting relations between the U.S. and Latin America?
1/ President Trump told reporters recently that his previous promise to regain control of the Panama Canal was “sort of” still on the table.
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
1/ President Trump told reporters recently that his previous promise to regain control of the Panama Canal was “sort of” still on the table.
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Shortly after returning to office, Trump said the US would be “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. To many in the region, it sounds like something they’ve heard before.
A new documentary short from @revealnews.org and @retroreport.org examines the flashpoint that reshaped US-Panama relations for decades.
A new documentary short from @revealnews.org and @retroreport.org examines the flashpoint that reshaped US-Panama relations for decades.
What Does a 1964 Student Protest Tell Us About the Future of the Panama Canal?
A new film examines the flashpoint that reshaped US-Panama relations for decades.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Shortly after returning to office, Trump said the US would be “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. To many in the region, it sounds like something they’ve heard before.
A new documentary short from @revealnews.org and @retroreport.org examines the flashpoint that reshaped US-Panama relations for decades.
A new documentary short from @revealnews.org and @retroreport.org examines the flashpoint that reshaped US-Panama relations for decades.
Bad Bunny paused his concert in Santiago to honor the Chilean singer and political activist Victor Jara. The venue, Estadio Nacional, was where Jara was detained and killed after Chile’s 1973 coup.
This short video explains why Jara’s legacy resonates today:
retroreport.org/video/how-a-...
This short video explains why Jara’s legacy resonates today:
retroreport.org/video/how-a-...
How a Folk Singer’s Murder Forced Chile to Confront Its Past - Retro Report
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January 20, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Bad Bunny paused his concert in Santiago to honor the Chilean singer and political activist Victor Jara. The venue, Estadio Nacional, was where Jara was detained and killed after Chile’s 1973 coup.
This short video explains why Jara’s legacy resonates today:
retroreport.org/video/how-a-...
This short video explains why Jara’s legacy resonates today:
retroreport.org/video/how-a-...