Across the country, K-12 teachers are prepping classrooms, reviewing lesson plans, and bracing for another school year that, for some, feels politically and personally charged.
The Department of Education is slowly being dismantled by the Trump administration. In some districts, immigration officials have shown up at schools, which likely contributed to a rise in student absences last spring. And artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping what both teaching and learning look like.
We hear directly from educators and what's at the top of their minds as they head into the new school year.
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The Source - Walking in the footsteps of “The Walkout”
A new documentary film titled “The Walkout,” created by the Know Your Neighbor initiative of the H. E. Butt Foundation, revisits the historic 1968 Edgewood High School student walkout. The film will premiere on August 2 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center, the Edgewood Fine Arts Theatre.array(3) {
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CBS News Roundup - 07/30/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged, against President Trump's wishes. Federal investigators hold hearing on collision between military helicopter and American Airlines jet over the Potomac in January. Slight impact on the West Coast from tsunami driven by massive earthquake off Russia's east coast. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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PBS News Hour - World - Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami
A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the shores of Hawaii and the West Coast. Most of the damage has been minor and without serious injuries. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: Israeli strikes and gunfire kill at least 46 in Gaza
In our news wrap Wednesday, Gaza health authorities say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 46, New York police say the Park Avenue gunman bought the rifle used in the attack from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, former Vice President Harris announced she is not running for California governor and Texas Republicans proposed a congressional map that would help the GOP win more seats. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - Health - Medicaid recipients in Louisiana brace for impact of work requirements and cuts
Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - Health - Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia
An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Gist - How to Make Crime Feel Weird
Criminologist Nick Cowen joins to explore how drunk driving transformed from a tolerated norm to a societal taboo, and how deterrence works best when paired with norm-shaping—catching people before tragedy and using lighter sanctions to nudge behavior. He argues that even violent crime clusters could be tackled through community-level norm shifts. Plus, after the worst mass shooting in New York City in 25 years, the New York Times’ spotlights the shooter’s CTE claims and symbolic vendetta against the NFL.In the Spiel, claims we’re reliving 1999. Produced by Corey Wara
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PBS News Hour - Health - A look inside the pronatalism movement encouraging Americans to have more children
The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low in 2024, according to the CDC. This trend has sparked fear among many on the right, from Elon Musk to Donald Trump, who believe Americans should have more babies. Sarah Varney looks at this movement encouraging families to have more children, its growing influence and ties to the anti-abortion movement. It's part of our series, The Next Frontier. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Marketplace All-in-One - Let’s take a hard look at that GDP growth
U.S. GDP grew at a healthy clip in the second quarter of 2025. But a mathematical equation can’t convey nuance — like, say, six months of tariff chaos. Clear away the trade drama, and the country’s economic growth was more subdued. Also in this episode: The Fed keeps rates as-is despite historic “no” votes from committee members, crypto firms campaign for stablecoin to be the new credit card, and the private sector added about 70,000 service sector jobs in July.
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