Vic Pasquantonio
@vicpasquantonio.bsky.social
Director PBS News Hour Classroom. Education team PBS News Hour.
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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
www.pbs.org
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
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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
www.pbs.org
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
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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
Government shutdown threatens funding for Head Start
Learn about the education program Head Start and discuss what its loss might mean
www.pbs.org
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
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In April 2025 I delivered a speech at the ASU+GSV ed-tech conference titled "AI Will Not Revolutionize Education." It touches on human cognition, gen AI, and the nature of scientific and social revolutions. I worked hard at this, I hope you'll watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
AI Will Not Revolutionize Education
YouTube video by Cognitive Resonance
www.youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
In April 2025 I delivered a speech at the ASU+GSV ed-tech conference titled "AI Will Not Revolutionize Education." It touches on human cognition, gen AI, and the nature of scientific and social revolutions. I worked hard at this, I hope you'll watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
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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
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If you are interested in the intersection of copyright and politics, be sure to check out this article by my awesome @chicagokentlaw.bsky.social colleague, @cathaysmith.bsky.social
Political Fair Use
During election season, politicians and political campaigns often use pop culture or iconic works, such as viral memes or popular songs, to help convey their po
papers.ssrn.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If you are interested in the intersection of copyright and politics, be sure to check out this article by my awesome @chicagokentlaw.bsky.social colleague, @cathaysmith.bsky.social
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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
www.pbs.org
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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Always glad to share! We're #BetterTogether, and if what I've collected helps someone else, definitely need to get it out there!
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Always glad to share! We're #BetterTogether, and if what I've collected helps someone else, definitely need to get it out there!
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@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social that was a fantastic @pbsnewshour chat! Thanks for sharing your info.
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social that was a fantastic @pbsnewshour chat! Thanks for sharing your info.
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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
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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
#InventEd community: this is an important news story for seeing cross-curricular connections between invention & STEM & civics education spaces that involve problem-solving and public policy decisions in the hopes of building stronger communities. #IP #patents
"Four administrative patent judges .... say they fear that USPTO leadership is undermining the mission of the PTAB's founding law, the America Invents Act, and are doubting that they have a future at the agency."
PTAB Judges Alarmed By Squires' Moves To Limit Their Power - Law360
With U.S. Patent and Trademark Office leadership limiting the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's oversight of patent validity disputes, current judges for the tribunal say they are distressed by the rece...
www.law360.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Federal workers have begun missing paychecks as the shutdown continues. Federal cuts have already sent food insecurity soaring. What options exist for those not getting paid? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BGOhywA
Federal workers have begun missing paychecks as the shutdown continues. Federal cuts have already sent food insecurity soaring. What options exist for those not getting paid? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BGOhywA
Federal workers turn to food banks as government shutdown continues
Discuss why the need at food banks is increasing rapidly due to government actions
www.pbs.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Federal workers have begun missing paychecks as the shutdown continues. Federal cuts have already sent food insecurity soaring. What options exist for those not getting paid? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BGOhywA
Federal workers have begun missing paychecks as the shutdown continues. Federal cuts have already sent food insecurity soaring. What options exist for those not getting paid? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BGOhywA
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Teachers:
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled he is open to invoking the Insurrection Act, a law from 1807 that allows the president to deploy the military in the United States. https://to.pbs.org/3JyaV3N
What is the Insurrection Act? Here's what Trump has said about using it
Experts told PBS News that worries about the Insurrection Act arise from legal uncertainty about how it can be applied.
www.pbs.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Teachers:
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
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PBS News Hour Classroom Lesson: PBS News @reportinglabs.bsky.social 'Second Nature' focuses on climate solutions
Watch 2 videos w/ discussion Qs of Howard & USC students sharing their work on protecting the environment
#MediaLiteracyWeek https://loom.ly/NeMXDZk
Watch 2 videos w/ discussion Qs of Howard & USC students sharing their work on protecting the environment
#MediaLiteracyWeek https://loom.ly/NeMXDZk
PBS News Student Reporting Labs' 'Second Nature' series focuses on climate solutions
Learn about solutions journalism by watching youth-produced stories about the environment
www.pbs.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
PBS News Hour Classroom Lesson: PBS News @reportinglabs.bsky.social 'Second Nature' focuses on climate solutions
Watch 2 videos w/ discussion Qs of Howard & USC students sharing their work on protecting the environment
#MediaLiteracyWeek https://loom.ly/NeMXDZk
Watch 2 videos w/ discussion Qs of Howard & USC students sharing their work on protecting the environment
#MediaLiteracyWeek https://loom.ly/NeMXDZk
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Everything in this story is infuriating apart from (a) the quotes from students who analogize AI efforts to sitting through a timeshare presentation, or Black Mirror episode, and (b) recognizing resistance efforts by @olivia.science & @irisvanrooij.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/t...
Big Tech Makes Cal State Its A.I. Training Ground
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Everything in this story is infuriating apart from (a) the quotes from students who analogize AI efforts to sitting through a timeshare presentation, or Black Mirror episode, and (b) recognizing resistance efforts by @olivia.science & @irisvanrooij.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/t...
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I'm excited to hear the concerns of fellow educators. Discussing strategies & building a framework for ethical classroom integration is a must! Mark your calendars! #digitalcitizenship #edtech #education #AI_ed #Librariana
October 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'm excited to hear the concerns of fellow educators. Discussing strategies & building a framework for ethical classroom integration is a must! Mark your calendars! #digitalcitizenship #edtech #education #AI_ed #Librariana
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We hope you'll join us! These zooms are teacher/librarian-driven (@awakenlibrarian.bsky.social 📚;-) #DigCitWeek
TEACHERS: Do you have **concerns** about AI in your students' learning?
Join this PBS News Hour Classroom to share those concerns & hear from other educators on AI's role in school.
Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30 #DigCitWeek
Join this PBS News Hour Classroom to share those concerns & hear from other educators on AI's role in school.
Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30 #DigCitWeek
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We hope you'll join us! These zooms are teacher/librarian-driven (@awakenlibrarian.bsky.social 📚;-) #DigCitWeek
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PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: What the United Nations means today
It's #UnitedNationsDay today!
Use this lesson w/ your students to choose one of the Sustainable Development Goals to explore.
#sschat #whapchat #TeachSDGs #SDGs #UN https://loom.ly/3lF7jA8
It's #UnitedNationsDay today!
Use this lesson w/ your students to choose one of the Sustainable Development Goals to explore.
#sschat #whapchat #TeachSDGs #SDGs #UN https://loom.ly/3lF7jA8
Lesson plan: What the United Nations means today
Explore what the United Nation's means to your students today by examining the U.N.'s 17 Global Goals
www.pbs.org
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: What the United Nations means today
It's #UnitedNationsDay today!
Use this lesson w/ your students to choose one of the Sustainable Development Goals to explore.
#sschat #whapchat #TeachSDGs #SDGs #UN https://loom.ly/3lF7jA8
It's #UnitedNationsDay today!
Use this lesson w/ your students to choose one of the Sustainable Development Goals to explore.
#sschat #whapchat #TeachSDGs #SDGs #UN https://loom.ly/3lF7jA8
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration tore down the East Wing of the White House this week. But what is its history, and what is the history of remaking the executive mansion? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/SW5dUWs
The Trump administration tore down the East Wing of the White House this week. But what is its history, and what is the history of remaking the executive mansion? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/SW5dUWs
East Wing of White House torn down as Trump clears space for his ballroom
Learn of the White House exemption to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
www.pbs.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
The Trump administration tore down the East Wing of the White House this week. But what is its history, and what is the history of remaking the executive mansion? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/SW5dUWs
The Trump administration tore down the East Wing of the White House this week. But what is its history, and what is the history of remaking the executive mansion? #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/SW5dUWs
We hope you'll join us! These zooms are teacher/librarian-driven (@awakenlibrarian.bsky.social 📚;-) #DigCitWeek
TEACHERS: Do you have **concerns** about AI in your students' learning?
Join this PBS News Hour Classroom to share those concerns & hear from other educators on AI's role in school.
Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30 #DigCitWeek
Join this PBS News Hour Classroom to share those concerns & hear from other educators on AI's role in school.
Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30 #DigCitWeek
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We hope you'll join us! These zooms are teacher/librarian-driven (@awakenlibrarian.bsky.social 📚;-) #DigCitWeek
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What is 'AI slop' and how does it impact users? — PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson
Ask students: How has "AI slop" changed your experience online? How can you tell if something has been created by AI?
https://loom.ly/YtX2Tw4 #sschat #EduSky #AI #medialiteracy
Ask students: How has "AI slop" changed your experience online? How can you tell if something has been created by AI?
https://loom.ly/YtX2Tw4 #sschat #EduSky #AI #medialiteracy
What is 'AI slop' and how does it impact users?
Learn about ways AI content supercharges confusion and spreads misleading information
www.pbs.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
What is 'AI slop' and how does it impact users? — PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson
Ask students: How has "AI slop" changed your experience online? How can you tell if something has been created by AI?
https://loom.ly/YtX2Tw4 #sschat #EduSky #AI #medialiteracy
Ask students: How has "AI slop" changed your experience online? How can you tell if something has been created by AI?
https://loom.ly/YtX2Tw4 #sschat #EduSky #AI #medialiteracy
Teachers/librarians/admin:
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
EDUCATORS: Join this PBS NewsHour Classroom zoom to share *your concerns* about AI in a supportive, caring space. We will not be recording this mtg.
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Teachers/librarians/admin:
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
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EDUCATORS: Join this PBS NewsHour Classroom zoom to share *your concerns* about AI in a supportive, caring space. We will not be recording this mtg.
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
October 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
EDUCATORS: Join this PBS NewsHour Classroom zoom to share *your concerns* about AI in a supportive, caring space. We will not be recording this mtg.
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30