Why critics are alarmed about the influence of PragerU’s educational videos
PBS

Why critics are alarmed about the influence of PragerU’s educational videos

The rise of edutainment, the integration of entertainment with educational content, has become a billion-dollar industry. The conservative PragerU has positioned itself as a major player in this space by producing videos on a range of topics that are now showing up in more classrooms. Stephanie Sy examines what it could mean for school districts going forward and why critics are alarmed.

Recommended for You

Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children
AP News

Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children

News
Rangers' great Ed Giacomin dies at age 86
UPI

Rangers' great Ed Giacomin dies at age 86

News
The Latest: Palestinians report heavy strikes as Israeli defense minister says 'Gaza is burning'
AP News

The Latest: Palestinians report heavy strikes as Israeli defense minister says 'Gaza is burning'

News
Dodgers fall to Phillies in extra innings, hinder chances of earning playoff bye
Los Angeles Times

Dodgers fall to Phillies in extra innings, hinder chances of earning playoff bye

News
Trump signs memorandum to deploy U.S. National Guard troops to Memphis
UPI

Trump signs memorandum to deploy U.S. National Guard troops to Memphis

News
Justin Herbert picks apart the Raiders as Chargers improve to 2-0
Los Angeles Times

Justin Herbert picks apart the Raiders as Chargers improve to 2-0

News
Haitians yearn for home as gangs welcome them and police warn it's too dangerous
AP News

Haitians yearn for home as gangs welcome them and police warn it's too dangerous

News
Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars
AP News

Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars

News
Russia conducts war games in Belarus
UPI

Russia conducts war games in Belarus

News
California tied with Louisiana for highest US poverty rate, new report says
Los Angeles Times

California tied with Louisiana for highest US poverty rate, new report says

News
Country music's Gavin Adcock and Zach Bryan face off in Oklahoma
Los Angeles Times

Country music's Gavin Adcock and Zach Bryan face off in Oklahoma

News
Brewers become first MLB team to clinch playoff spot this season
AP News

Brewers become first MLB team to clinch playoff spot this season

News
Star-filled gala raises $20M for criminal justice reform
UPI

Star-filled gala raises $20M for criminal justice reform

News
Trump says he would have lowered flags for Minnesota slayings if asked. But he didn't call governor
AP News

Trump says he would have lowered flags for Minnesota slayings if asked. But he didn't call governor

News
All the looks from the 2025 Emmys red carpet
Los Angeles Times

All the looks from the 2025 Emmys red carpet

News