Two Retro Report videos chosen by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences as Webby Award Honorees.
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Hot Docs Festival Premiere
We’re incredibly excited that the film we produced, _How Saba Kept Singing_ is going to be premiering at the Hot Docs Festival.
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NIHCM Journalism Award
We’re proud to announce that our story, [_What’s in a Number? Some Research Shows That a Lower B.M.I. Isn’t Always Better._](https://www.retroreport.org/video/research-challenges-idea-that-lower-bmi-is-always-better/) is a finalist in the NIHCM Journalism and Research awards.
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Retro Report Welcomes 145 Educators to New Advisory Teams
Two teams of accomplished educators will serve as advisors to Retro Report as it expands an innovative program supporting teachers.
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Teaching About Redistricting and Gerrymandering
Explore the ways reapportionment, redistricting and gerrymandering affect how and by whom the people are represented. Then In addition, you’ll find other Retro Reports that focus on various aspects of voting. Gerrymandering Tilts Political Power. Here’s How Redistricting Affects Democracy. The United States conducts a constitutionally mandated census every 10 years. This count has numerous […]
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Interactive Timeline: The Public Debate Over Torture
Following the 9/11 attacks, the United States government launched a “war on terror.” A highly controversial aspect of this campaign was the use of so-called enhanced interrogation techniques to obtain information from detainees, which critics argued was torture. This interactive timeline chronicles pivotal moments in the public’s understanding of the debate over those actions as […]
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About Us: Retro Report Education
What is Retro Report Education? Retro Report is a nonprofit journalism organization. In your classroom, we can help foster engagement and critical thinking skills with over 250 short videos that connect history to today. Our videos are perfect for many classroom subjects, particularly U.S. History, Civics & Government, Media Literacy, World History, Psychology, and Environmental […]
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Midterm Elections Collection
Presented with our partners at New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101 podcast, this collection features a variety of videos, podcast episodes and lessons that focus on historical and contemporary midterm elections. How Trump’s Red Wave Builds on the Past In the 2026 midterms, shifting voter loyalties are taking center stage. This Retro Report examines an […]
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Teaching About Immigration and Migration
Immigration and migration are consistent themes throughout U.S. History, and debates about immigration policy have long dominated the political landscape. This collection explores immigration and migration issues at particular points in the recent history of the United States. What the World War II-Era Bracero Program Reveals About U.S. Immigration Debates This short doc traces that […]
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Interactive Map: Understanding the Cold War in Latin America
This interactive map enables students to examine key Cold War events throughout Latin America across four decades. It includes photos, videos, and additional resources for further investigation. For related lesson plans and student activities, visit the Cold War in Latin America Education Collection.
