Vic Pasquantonio
@vicpasquantonio.bsky.social
Director PBS News Hour Classroom. Education team PBS News Hour.
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ICYMI: @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson—
Discuss Ken Burns' American Revolution series and connect to historic documents with our News Then & Now feature! #sschat #AmericanRevolutionPBS #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/MwFhkTs
Discuss Ken Burns' American Revolution series and connect to historic documents with our News Then & Now feature! #sschat #AmericanRevolutionPBS #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/MwFhkTs
December 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICYMI: @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson—
Discuss Ken Burns' American Revolution series and connect to historic documents with our News Then & Now feature! #sschat #AmericanRevolutionPBS #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/MwFhkTs
Discuss Ken Burns' American Revolution series and connect to historic documents with our News Then & Now feature! #sschat #AmericanRevolutionPBS #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/MwFhkTs
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PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom News Lesson: Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study
Ask students: Where are the "mega drying regions" on the planet, according to the report?
#sschat #EduSky https://loom.ly/p_iKvNY
Ask students: Where are the "mega drying regions" on the planet, according to the report?
#sschat #EduSky https://loom.ly/p_iKvNY
Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study
The Arizona State University study focuses on climate change and a massive overuse of water resources
www.pbs.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom News Lesson: Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study
Ask students: Where are the "mega drying regions" on the planet, according to the report?
#sschat #EduSky https://loom.ly/p_iKvNY
Ask students: Where are the "mega drying regions" on the planet, according to the report?
#sschat #EduSky https://loom.ly/p_iKvNY
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What does the nearly two-mile long ice core taken from an Antarctic glacier tell us about the climate of the past? What can it tell us about the climate of the present and future? #STEMchat
https://loom.ly/21NJuFU
What does the nearly two-mile long ice core taken from an Antarctic glacier tell us about the climate of the past? What can it tell us about the climate of the present and future? #STEMchat
https://loom.ly/21NJuFU
What Antarctic ice cores tell us about climate past and future
Learn what ancient ice samples can tell us about climate change
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December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What does the nearly two-mile long ice core taken from an Antarctic glacier tell us about the climate of the past? What can it tell us about the climate of the present and future? #STEMchat
https://loom.ly/21NJuFU
What does the nearly two-mile long ice core taken from an Antarctic glacier tell us about the climate of the past? What can it tell us about the climate of the present and future? #STEMchat
https://loom.ly/21NJuFU
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Hear from one principal on why service to the community is a critical part of education. #sschat #briefbutspectacular #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/jYfY3wo
Hear from one principal on why service to the community is a critical part of education. #sschat #briefbutspectacular #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/jYfY3wo
A principal's Brief But Spectacular take on the role of service in education
Share something you are passionate with your own Brief But Spectacular moment!
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December 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Hear from one principal on why service to the community is a critical part of education. #sschat #briefbutspectacular #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/jYfY3wo
Hear from one principal on why service to the community is a critical part of education. #sschat #briefbutspectacular #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/jYfY3wo
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Discuss the attack on Bondi Beach in Australia and the global rise in antisemitism. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/03IloQg
Discuss the attack on Bondi Beach in Australia and the global rise in antisemitism. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/03IloQg
Australia declares Bondi Beach shooting a terrorist attack amid spike in antisemitism
Learn ways to combat the rise of antisemitism
www.pbs.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Discuss the attack on Bondi Beach in Australia and the global rise in antisemitism. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/03IloQg
Discuss the attack on Bondi Beach in Australia and the global rise in antisemitism. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/03IloQg
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PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson:
Displaced Palestinian children struggle w/ cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire
Ask students: What do you think needs to happen to get more aid to the people inside the Gaza Strip?
#sschat https://loom.ly/M_uzUE0
Displaced Palestinian children struggle w/ cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire
Ask students: What do you think needs to happen to get more aid to the people inside the Gaza Strip?
#sschat https://loom.ly/M_uzUE0
Displaced Palestinian children struggle with cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire
Learn about UNICEF's role in getting more aid into Gaza but need is still immense
www.pbs.org
December 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson:
Displaced Palestinian children struggle w/ cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire
Ask students: What do you think needs to happen to get more aid to the people inside the Gaza Strip?
#sschat https://loom.ly/M_uzUE0
Displaced Palestinian children struggle w/ cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire
Ask students: What do you think needs to happen to get more aid to the people inside the Gaza Strip?
#sschat https://loom.ly/M_uzUE0
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PBS News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson:
America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed
Ask students: In the midst of increasing political divisions across the U.S., what gives you hope?
#sschat #civics #EduSky https://loom.ly/GmmJQUA
America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed
Ask students: In the midst of increasing political divisions across the U.S., what gives you hope?
#sschat #civics #EduSky https://loom.ly/GmmJQUA
America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed
Explore how Americans are trying to bridge the political divide
www.pbs.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
PBS News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson:
America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed
Ask students: In the midst of increasing political divisions across the U.S., what gives you hope?
#sschat #civics #EduSky https://loom.ly/GmmJQUA
America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed
Ask students: In the midst of increasing political divisions across the U.S., what gives you hope?
#sschat #civics #EduSky https://loom.ly/GmmJQUA
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Online scams tend to increase around the holidays. Discuss what you can do to avoid them, and how AI adds a new challenge. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/ECL0LY8
Online scams tend to increase around the holidays. Discuss what you can do to avoid them, and how AI adds a new challenge. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/ECL0LY8
How to avoid online scams during the holidays
Find out why online shopping scams are getting harder to avoid during the holiday season
www.pbs.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
Online scams tend to increase around the holidays. Discuss what you can do to avoid them, and how AI adds a new challenge. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/ECL0LY8
Online scams tend to increase around the holidays. Discuss what you can do to avoid them, and how AI adds a new challenge. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/ECL0LY8
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NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
The lesser-known Native American origin of lacrosse
Learn about the origins of an increasingly popular American sport
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December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
What is the origin of lacrosse, and why is it being added to the next Olympics? Discuss the history of the Haudenosaunee sport with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/BEfqcI0
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What an honor presenting w/ Dr. Mark Finchum at #NCSS2025 on teaching Native American issues.
Thank you to Mark's many years as head of the Indigenous Education Community and #NCSS for a wonderful conference💫
Thank you to Mark's many years as head of the Indigenous Education Community and #NCSS for a wonderful conference💫
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Wow - this was AMAZING. So many passionate, informed, thoughtful ppl - educators, board members, admins, policy makers, reporters - sharing facts & thoughtful takes on AI in education.
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Wow - this was AMAZING. So many passionate, informed, thoughtful ppl - educators, board members, admins, policy makers, reporters - sharing facts & thoughtful takes on AI in education.
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Thank you, @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social, for hosting this powerful convo!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
What an honor presenting w/ Dr. Mark Finchum at #NCSS2025 on teaching Native American issues.
Thank you to Mark's many years as head of the Indigenous Education Community and #NCSS for a wonderful conference💫
Thank you to Mark's many years as head of the Indigenous Education Community and #NCSS for a wonderful conference💫
Missed Dr. Mark Finchum's session on Teaching Current Issues Affecting Native Americans at #NCSS #NCSS2025?
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
Check out our interview w/ Finchum here on ways to teach Native American culture and this media literacy activity to try with your students.
LINK: https://loom.ly/Kc25EeA
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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
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
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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
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
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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
How higher education changes are affecting community colleges
The Trump administration's moves to transform college is impacting community college
www.pbs.org
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
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NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
Why millions of full-time workers struggle to find homes
Explore why even those with jobs in the US are having trouble finding a place to live
www.pbs.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson —
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
Why are people working full-time jobs struggling to find housing? Discuss the forces at play with your students. #sschat #EDUSky
https://loom.ly/itRqZqk
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PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Trump & Hegseth distance themselves from follow-on strike on suspected drug boat
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
Trump and Hegseth distance themselves from follow-on strike on suspected drug boat
Learn more about the legality of the strikes by having students examine the Department of Defense's Law of War Manual and the Geneva Conventions
www.pbs.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Lesson: Trump & Hegseth distance themselves from follow-on strike on suspected drug boat
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
Study the legality of the strikes by having students explore the DoD's Law of War Manual & the Geneva Conventions. #sschat
https://loom.ly/jONttqU
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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
Trump administration transforms asylum with deportations
Discuss how asylum claims have changed under the Trump administration
www.pbs.org
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
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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
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
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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
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
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
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
www.pbs.org
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
https://loom.ly/EeuoaeY
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...