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Election Central
Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans.
Elections & Civics
As the nation’s most trusted news source and leader in local journalism, PBS and its member stations have the unique ability to cover elections and civics from all perspectives.
2024 National Conventions
Follow special coverage of the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
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State of the Vote
Documentaries and shows to help understand the current political landscape.
The Latest from PBS News
Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
The Latest from Frontline
A trusted source of journalism presenting news documentaries on today's public affairs.
Leading Women in History
Explore trailblazing women who had outstanding roles in public life - from athletes, artists & more.
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Civics Collection
Empower your student citizens with this collection that teaches civic knowledge along with skills such as analyzing civic engagement and taking part in civil discourse.
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You, Me & Community
Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts from making your voice heard in school with Arthur to exploring the process of voting with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Retro Report
Citizen Nation
Retro ReportSupport high school students to participate confidently in civic life by teaching essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical thinking and respectful communications.
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Elections & Civics for the Classroom
Curated, free, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lessons, and more for teachers and students.
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Nebraska PBS
Civics 101
This series of short videos produced by Nebraska's PBS station helps students understand the basic concepts of local and national government.
PBS NewsHour
Be MediaWise—Lessons to Teach Media Literacy
Media literacy lessons that teach specific fact-checking skills to help students sort fact from fiction online.
GBH
U.S. History Collection
Understand U.S. History with culturally inclusive resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the curriculum.
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PBS NewsHour Classroom
These Daily News Lessons take best-of clips from the PBS NewsHour broadcast and pairs them with discussion questions, lesson plans, and stories developed specifically for students.
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PBS KIDS Video
Stop, Think and Choose!
This song from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood can help children remember to stop and think before they make a choice.
PBS KIDS Video
Arthur Citizen D.W.
D.W. learns what it means to be an American citizen from Buster and Arthur
PBS KIDS Video
City Island: Town Hall
Watt and Windy attend a town hall meeting to discuss what should be done with an empty lot in City Island, and learn the importance of public spaces the whole community can enjoy.
PBS KIDS Video
You Me & Community: Together we're the Key
Celebrate all of the people, places and processes that make up our communities, our cities and our country.
