PBS NewsHour Extra
Trusted news brand's current events site could pique teens' interest
Pros: Timely lessons, videos, and discussion questions.
Cons: PBS videos are trustworthy and well-reported, but not quite what students are used to.
Bottom Line: This isn't going to necessarily excite students, but the high-quality content is credible and timely and should support interesting discussions.
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