Elections & Civics

As the nation’s most trusted news source and leader in local journalism, PBS and its member stations have the unique ability to cover elections and civics from all perspectives.

2024 National Conventions

Follow special coverage of the Republican and Democratic national conventions.

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State of the Vote

Documentaries and shows to help understand the current political landscape.

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Favorites from Digital Studios

A network of fresh and thought-provoking shows.

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Leading Women in History

Explore trailblazing women who had outstanding roles in public life - from athletes, artists & more.

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Election Central

PBS LearningMedia

Election Central

Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans.

You, Me & Community

PBS LearningMedia

You, Me & Community

Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts from making your voice heard in school with Arthur to exploring the process of voting with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

PBS NewsHour Classroom

PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour Classroom

These Daily News Lessons take best-of clips from the PBS NewsHour broadcast and pairs them with discussion questions, lesson plans, and stories developed specifically for students.

Civics 101

Nebraska PBS

Civics 101

This series of short videos produced by Nebraska's PBS station helps students understand the basic concepts of local and national government.

Elections & Civics for the Classroom

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Elections & Civics for the Classroom

Curated, free, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lessons, and more for teachers and students.

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Classroom Materials (continued)

FRONTLINE Collection

Frontline

FRONTLINE Collection

Thought-provoking journalism from FRONTLINE that tackles the tough and complex stories that shape our times. Explore a variety of issues from around the globe in this collection of resources.

U.S. History Collection

GBH

U.S. History Collection

Understand U.S. History with culturally inclusive resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the curriculum.

The U.S. Presidency

PBS LearningMedia

The U.S. Presidency

Understand the duties and powers of the President of the United States, gather important background information with our Presidential biographies, and engage with videos and primary sources.

Explore More Elections & Civics Shows

  • American Experience
  • Constitution USA with Peter Sagal
  • Origin of Everything
  • Ritual
  • Two Cents
  • Say It Loud
  • Self-Evident
  • Crash Course Government and Politics

Favorites from PBS KIDS

City Island: Town Hall

PBS KIDS Video

City Island: Town Hall

Watt and Windy attend a town hall meeting to discuss what should be done with an empty lot in City Island, and learn the importance of public spaces the whole community can enjoy.

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