Civic Learning Week, March 9-13, highlights the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. Learn more about Retro Report’s free civics resources below. Plus, access our full Civics Resource Center here. Reminder: Teachers, use your free Retro Report account to access the classroom resources related to these videos. […]
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Lesson Plan: City Planning and the Future of Cities
Examine the transformation of Medellín, Colombia, as it moved from a period of high levels of violence to one where the city was recognized for its urban development efforts. Medellín offers a case study in the role of public goods – investments in services like transportation and education that can benefit everyone, including individuals who might not be able to afford them.
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Watch an Education Webinar Recording on Atomic Bomb Survivors
In the 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 atomic bomb attacks […]
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Partnering With Teachers: Introducing Retro Report’s 2025 Advisors
Retro Report’s 2025 Teacher Advisor cohort is made up of 350 educators from across the nation. They will inform our work, providing feedback on lesson plans, classroom materials and multimedia resources to ensure they are engaging, relevant, and aligned with curriculum standards. Each member is eligible to earn a stipend. Over the coming year, they […]
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Deadly Attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas Raise Questions About Radicalization and Military Ties
A terror attack in New Orleans on Wednesday left 15 people dead and 30 others injured when a man drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street during New Year’s celebrations. Hours later in Las Vegas, a man set off an explosion in a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel, injuring seven people, […]
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End-of-Year Recap: Retro Report’s Highlights from 2024
This season is all about reflecting on the past year, and 2024 was undoubtedly a standout year for Retro Report! Take a look below at this year’s highlights: “Citizen Nation” and New Civics Resources “Citizen Nation,” Retro Report’s four-episode docuseries, aired on PBS in October. The series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from […]
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Here’s What Teachers Have to Say About Retro Report’s Cold War Resources
Are you a social studies teacher looking for engaging classroom resources on the Cold War? Learn what other teachers have said about Retro Report’s popular Cold War videos. How a Cold War Airlift Saved Berlin With Food, Medicine and Chocolate A Soviet blockade around Berlin cut the city off from the West. But in 1948, […]
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Here’s Your Chance to Be a Retro Report Teacher Advisor
Applications for Retro Report’s teacher advisory groups are available now. Educators teaching Social Studies, E.L.A., Science, E.L.L. and Special Education classes are encouraged to apply to join Retro Report’s 2024 Council of Educators and Teacher Ambassador group. Librarians, curriculum specialists, college instructors, pre-service teachers and other education professionals are welcome to apply in the Teacher […]
