Retro Report is an award-winning, nonprofit news organization dedicated to bringing historical context to today’s headlines. It has produced more than 150 short documentaries and partnered with The New York Times, The New Yorker, PBS, Quartz, NBC, Politico, the Guardian, Univision and more.
From RETRO REPORT. In this webinar, Retro Report’s director of education, David Olson, and Hannah Berk, a senior program manager with the Pulitzer Center’s K-12 education team, showcase resources and approaches for covering World War II, ethical decision-making and the human costs of conflict. The webinar, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the…
From RETRO REPORT. Nixon’s 1973 firing of a Watergate prosecutor raised questions about executive power, accountability and the limits of the law. Educational Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/inside-the-saturday-night-massacre-nixon-watergate-and-the-fight-for-accountability/ Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport X: https://x.com/RetroReport YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RETROREPORT We are an Emmy…
From RETRO REPORT. This version of a previously released video is in Japanese. Japanese survivors recall the day the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and warn of future risks. Education Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/what-japans-atom-bomb-survivors-have-taught-us-about-the-dangers-of-nuclear-war-2/ Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg CONNECT WITH RETRO REPORT Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky:…
From RETRO REPORT. Do you struggle to capture students’ attention spans throughout the school year? Stephanie Hasty, a member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, shares how she uses Retro Report’s short docs to get even her least-engaged students to dig deeper, think critically, and participate in classroom discussions. Register to create your free Retro…
From RETRO REPORT. Amanda Sandoval, a Retro Report Civics Fellow, uses Retro Report’s short docs as a tool to help her students become more engaged citizens. In a digital age where social media platforms are rife with misinformation, equip your students with engaging, factual, and unbiased educational resources. Visit bit.ly/RR-Reg to create your free account…
From RETRO REPORT. Spark critical, timely conversations with your students using Retro Report’s free short docs, lesson plans, and student activities. Learn how Amanda Perschall, a high school government teacher and member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, uses Retro Report in her classroom. Create your free account on Retro Report’s website today to get…
From RETRO REPORT. Jennifer Klein, a Retro Report teacher ambassador, says Retro Report is a powerful tool for sparking engaging discussions in her AP U.S. Government and Politics, Sociology, and Psychology classes. Visit bit.ly/RR-Reg today to create your free account and get exclusive access to short docs, lesson plans, student activities, and more. #education #history…
From RETRO REPORT. New Short Doc: #AP Gov teachers: Do you teach about the landmark #SCOTUS ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges? In a new short doc, we interview Jim Obergefell and Rick Hodges and explore the fight for recognition for same-sex marriage in the U.S. #history #education #lgbt #gaymarriage
From RETRO REPORT. This story revisits the landmark Supreme Court decision from the perspective of the two named participants, Jim Obergefell and Richard Hodges. Educational Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/how-the-supreme-court-ruling-in-obergefell-v-hodges-legalized-same-sex-marriage-2/ Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport X: https://x.com/RetroReport YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RETROREPORT We are…
From RETRO REPORT. Ryan Werenka, a member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, shares how Retro Report plays a critical role in encouraging his students to become engaged, informed citizens. Register on our website today to access our skills-based videos, civics collections, and more! #education #civics
From RETRO REPORT. Do you struggle with finding engaging, non-partisan civics resources to use with your students? Learn how David Kendrick, a member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, uses Retro Report’s free short docs and classroom-ready resources to inspire his students to think critically. Visit our website today to create your free account. #teaching…
From RETRO REPORT. #ELA teachers: How do you craft your lessons to make them current and interdisciplinary? Kim Yates, a member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, describes how she used one Retro Report short doc across a range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Social Studies, as a 6th-8th grade ELA teacher. Do you…
From RETRO REPORT. Calling all #US Gov teachers: Are you talking about the Trump administration’s attempts to cut federal spending with your students? A new short doc explores this topic, revisiting the crisis over impoundment during the Nixon administration. Register to access free, classroom-ready resources. #history #ushistory #economics
From RETRO REPORT. The Trump administration is reviving a controversial budget tactic, putting a Nixon-era fight over presidential power and congressional authority back in the headlines. Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport X: https://x.com/RetroReport YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RETROREPORT We are an…
From RETRO REPORT. A conflict between labor needs and immigration laws has long shaped families, fears and today’s debates. Education Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/what-the-world-war-ii-era-bracero-program-reveals-about-u-s-immigration-debates-2/ Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroReport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RETROREPORT We are an Emmy Award-winning nonprofit newsroom…
From RETRO REPORT. In 1997, Scottish scientists announced they had cloned a sheep and named her Dolly, and sent waves of future shock around the world that continue to shape frontiers of science today. This is an update on a story from 2013. Education Resources: https://bit.ly/RR-dolly Teachers, create your free Retro Report account now: http://bit.ly/RR-Reg…
From RETRO REPORT. New Short Doc: A new short doc examines the origins of the Bracero program, when millions of Mexican laborers were brought to the U.S. to fill farm and railroad jobs between the 1940s and ‘60s. #Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources. Visit retroreport.com #history #documentary #education #edchat #teachersofinstagram #immigration #bracero
From RETRO REPORT. The drama of modern free agency has become as much a part of professional sports as the games themselves. But it wasn’t always that way. Today’s free agents owe a big debt of gratitude to St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood. Educational Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/the-birth-of-free-agency/ Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our…
From RETRO REPORT. In the 1960s, Athens, Ga., used federal urban renewal funds to demolish Linnentown, a thriving Black neighborhood. Decades later, former residents are demanding recognition and redress. This is an excerpt from "Linnentown," which aired on LOCAL, USA. Educational resources: Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org…
From RETRO REPORT. This updated video examines today’s debate over sanctuary cities, which has roots in the 1980s, when churches defied the law to shelter refugees fleeing civil wars in Guatemala and El Salvador. Education Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/sanctuary-cities-an-uproar-that-began-long-ago/ Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroReport Facebook:…