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From RETRO REPORT. This week, New York’s city council voted to designate Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day. The honor passed just in time for Chisholm’s 100th birthday anniversary later this month. In a new video, we explore how she challenged political norms as the first Black woman to be elected to Congress, creating a legacy…
From RETRO REPORT. Explore the groundbreaking career of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to seek the U.S. presidency. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/shirley-chisholm-was-a-trailblazer-for-change-2/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos here: https://www.retroreport.org/education/ CONNECT WITH RETRO REPORT…
From RETRO REPORT. In this webinar we will learn from an Indigenous History scholar, preview engaging short films and explore ready-to-use lessons and interactive resources. This webinar is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University. Sign up for a free Retro Report in…
From RETRO REPORT. In this update we explore Donald’s Trump’s resounding 2024 victory that echoes electoral shifts of the past. Lesson plan for educators: https://bit.ly/RR-1966 Sign up for our Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: http://bit.ly/RRnewsED Click here for our Midterm Elections Collection: https://www.retroreport.org/education/resources/midterm-elections/ Browse through dozens more lesson plans…
From RETRO REPORT. Did you watch the series finale of #CitizenNation yet? Learn what it takes to win the nation’s top civics competition. Visit our website to stream the full episode today. #civics #politics #election #government #highschool #education #students @PBS
From RETRO REPORT. ICYMI: The #CitizenNation series finale wraps up at a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C. Stream the episode today on our website to find out which team came out on top. #civics #government #election #highschool #politics#congress #education #students @pbs
From RETRO REPORT. Do you think you have what it takes to win the nation’s top civics competition? Watch Episode 3 of #CitizenNation now on Retro Report’s website. Catch the series finale tomorrow at 9/8c on PBS, Prime Video and YouTube. #civics #election #politics #highschool #wethepeople #government #education
From RETRO REPORT. ICYMI: In Episode 3 of #CitizenNation, students and teachers compete in their state civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final championship in the nation’s capital.Which teams will advance to nationals? Stream the full episode today on Retro Report’s website to find out. #civics #election #politics #highschool #wethepeople @PBS
From RETRO REPORT. In Episode 3 of #CitizenNation, a strong We the People team emerges from Wauwatosa, Wisc. Will a blizzard derail their plans of competing? Stream the episode on Retro Report’s website to find out. #education #civics #highschool #wethepeople #election #politics #wisconsin
From RETRO REPORT. In Episode 3 of #CitizenNation, stakes are high as students across the country prepare for their state competitions; only the winning teams will advance to the final round in the nation’s capital. Watch the episode next Tuesday at 9/8c on @PBS, @PrimeVideo and @YouTube. #education #civics #government #election #documentary
From RETRO REPORT. In Episode 2 of #CitizenNation, students on a West Virginia We the People team share some of the hurdles they face as they begin their college application process.Watch the full episode on Retro Report’s website today. #civics #education #election #college #admissions #fafsa #pbs
From RETRO REPORT. ICYMI: The pressure heats up in Episode 2 of #CitizenNation. Stream the episode today on Retro Report’s website. #civics #election #education #highschool #government #politics
From RETRO REPORT. Catch Episode 2 of #CitizenNation NEXT TUESDAY at 9/8c on @pbs, @primevideo and @youtube. While students on a West Virginia team confront fallout from poverty and opioid addiction, a Las Vegas team must persevere after a deadly shooting rampage at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
From RETRO REPORT. The series premiere of #CitizenNation introduces We the People participants as they begin the school year. Meet Caden VanValkenburg. His father, Schuyler VanValkenburg, is a high school teacher and state delegate. Watching his father balance teaching and political duties has shaped Caden’s own aspirations. Stream the full episode on retroreport.org today. #civics…
From RETRO REPORT. Did you miss last night’s #CitizenNation series premiere? Meet the participants as they begin the school year in Wyoming, Las Vegas and Richmond, Va. Stream the episode on Retro Report’s website today. #education #civics #civics101
From RETRO REPORT. #CitizenNation is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teens from across the U.S. as they compete in the nation’s top civics competition. Watch the series premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9/8c on @PBS, Prime Video and YouTube.
From RETRO REPORT. Our new series for PBS, "Citizen Nation," is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teens from across the U.S. as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, “We the People.” Watch the series premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9/8c: https://retroreport.org/articles/retro-report-and-pbs-announce-new-series-citizen-nation/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom…
From RETRO REPORT. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, show this video to your students, which explores how the ripples of the Cold War era policies of containment were felt in Latin American countries, such as Nicaragua and El Salvador. #history #education #coldwar #communism #latinamerica #20thcenturyhistory #hispanicheritagemonth
From RETRO REPORT. Our new series for @pbs, #CitizenNation, is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teens from across the U.S. as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, “We the People.” Watch the series premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9/8c. Visit retroreport.org more details on how to tune in.
From RETRO REPORT. Political gaffes have shaped elections from the Gilded Age to today. Educators, check out our Politicking lesson plans and activities: https://retroreport.org/subjects/civics-government/politicking-a-19th-century-campaign-series/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teaching resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos here: https://retroreport.org/video-library/?type=Video CONNECT WITH RETRO REPORT…
From RETRO REPORT. Culture wars have a long and divisive history in American politics, with gender, race and religion continuing to inflame public opinion. Educators, check out our Politicking lesson plans and activities: https://retroreport.org/subjects/civics-government/politicking-a-19th-century-campaign-series/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teaching resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more…
From RETRO REPORT. In 1968, thousands of high school students walked out of classes in East Los Angeles to protest inequality for Mexican Americans in the public education system. Use our Emmy-nominated video on the LA walkouts in your classroom for #HispanicHeritageMonth.
From RETRO REPORT. For American politicians, the obsession with appealing to the everyman dates back to the raucous campaign of 1840. Educators, check out our Politicking lesson plans and activities: https://retroreport.org/subjects/civics-government/politicking-a-19th-century-campaign-series/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teaching resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson plans and…
From RETRO REPORT. The relationship between presidents and vice presidents is unique and often personal. Sometimes, internal divisions spill out into public life. Educators, check out our Politicking lesson plans and activities: https://retroreport.org/subjects/civics-government/politicking-a-19th-century-campaign-series/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teaching resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson…
From RETRO REPORT. Officials who drove the decades-long war in Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks look back on the strategic mistakes and misjudgments that led to a 20-year quagmire. "How the Military Response to 9/11 Led to Two Decades of War in Afghanistan" is 11 minutes long and free to watch on www.retroreport.org.
From RETRO REPORT. Detective Dan McNally was one of the many first responders on the scene in Lower Manhattan during the September 11th terrorist attacks. In this clip from our short video, he reflects on his experience two decades later. Visit our website in to watch the full 12-minute video. Teachers, visit our website to…
From RETRO REPORT. Detective Dan McNally and Officer Bill Beaury rushed to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan minutes after two planes collided against the Twin Towers. They survived what is known as the biggest attack on U.S. soil. Visit our website to watch this 12-minute video in full. Teachers, we have free lesson…
From RETRO REPORT. Within weeks of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan to attack Taliban strongholds. By the end of the year, the mission’s main goal was accomplished. But shifting objectives led to the expansion of a war that became the longest in U.S. history, ending in chaos. "How the Military Response…
From RETRO REPORT. Our new series for PBS, "Citizen Nation," is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teens from across the U.S. as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, “We the People.” Watch the series premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9/8c: https://retroreport.org/articles/retro-report-and-pbs-announce-new-series-citizen-nation/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom…
From RETRO REPORT. Negative campaigning is a longstanding tradition in U.S. presidential elections, from the first contested race in 1796 to modern times. Educators, check out our Politicking lesson plans and activities: https://retroreport.org/subjects/civics-government/politicking-a-19th-century-campaign-series/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teaching resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson…
From RETRO REPORT. These students are becoming civically engaged by encouraging their neighbors to vote. The Citizen Nation: Civics Skills collection includes many lesson plans and activities: bit.ly/RR-Civics The resources were funded in part by the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award from the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Sign up…
From RETRO REPORT. Learn to discuss contentious topics with civility and respect for differing opinions.The Citizen Nation: Civics Skills collection includes many lesson plans and activities: bit.ly/RR-Civics The resources were funded in part by the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award from the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Sign up for…