Our student activities are inquiry-based, endorsed by teachers and are Google Docs, ready to be printed and shared with students. What’s not to love? Here are the most popular student activities so far in 2026. They cover the Cold War, civil rights, U.S.-Iran relations and gerrymandering. Use the “Save Resource” feature on RetroReport.org to save […]
Caroline Watkins
Caroline Watkins is an Audience Engagement Manager at Retro Report. Previously, she served as the lead audience growth producer for McClatchy’s South Carolina papers, based out of The State Newspaper in Columbia, SC. Watkins graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in December 2019, where she majored in international convergence journalism and interned at outlets such as CBS News in London and CNN International.
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Teach About World War II With These Six Classroom-Ready Videos
Help students understand the World War II era, both at home and abroad, with six videos and lessons that add context and new perspectives. Videos are built on vivid archival footage and interviews with survivors, historical figures and experts. Beyond the Battlefield: Double V and Black Americans’ Fight for Equality A civil rights initiative launched […]
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Observe Women’s History Month With These Retro Report Documentaries
March is Women’s History Month, acknowledging the contributions of women throughout history. These 12 Retro Report documentaries showcase one journalist’s crusade to outlaw lynching, an activist who pushed for Indigenous land rights, and other women who have led the fight for equality. Learn the often-overlooked stories of history’s boldest women with the videos below, and […]
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11 Videos to Use in Your Classroom During Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Educators, this collection of 11 Retro Report videos highlights historical and contemporary stories of Black history in the United States. These resources offer insights into pivotal moments, transformative movements and influential changemakers from the 19th century to today, and can be used to foster meaningful discussions in your classroom. View […]
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At a Civics Summit for Teaching Fellows, Educators Advise on Classroom Resources
More than 20 educators from across the country came together in New York to build resources that will support Retro Report’s new four-episode PBS series, “Citizen Nation.” The series provides a dramatic, informative, entertaining and nonpartisan look at the most critical issues defining America today, all through the eyes of Gen Z students vying to […]
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June Is Pride Month. These Four Retro Report Resources Teach About LGBTQ+ History
The AIDS epidemic, the expansion of pathways to parenthood for same-sex couples, the widespread discrimination against transgender people and the fight for same-sax marriage are a few examples of events that have shaped LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. Use these Retro Report resources to introduce your students to this history and the impact it is having on […]
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Use These Free Retro Report Resources for AP Review Prep
In May, hundreds of thousands of students across the country will demonstrate their learning and attempt to earn college credit. Here are two ways to use our free resources during AP Exam prep season. 1. Learn and Review with Retro Report AP Collections Help students learn and review key concepts for a variety of AP […]
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Looking for New Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged This Fall? Use These Retro Report Resources
The 2023-2024 school year is in full swing. As a teacher, you may be overwhelmed with planning lessons and finding engaging new resources. Retro Report can help. Here are ways to incorporate Retro Report resources into your lessons: 1. Show a video to start a classroom discussion or introduce a topic Use one of Retro […]
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Are You Planning a Lesson About the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11? Educators Share Their Experiences Using Retro Report Resources.
Teachers looking for ways to hold meaningful discussions with students about the terrorist attacks of 9/11 should take a look at the Teaching About 9/11 Education Collection. Year after year, this is one of Retro Report’s most widely used resources. The collection comprises four original short films, each accompanied by a lesson plan and student […]
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Collaboration and Exploration: Retro Report’s Council of Educators Meet in New York
Retro Report’s Council of Educators arrived in New York from across the country earlier this month for the second Council of Educators Summit. As they did at last year’s summit, teachers with backgrounds in Social Studies, Environmental Science and English/ELA shared how they use Retro Report educational materials with their students. They brainstormed and created […]
