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7–12 Grade Level
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Egypt has freed one of three Al Jazeera journalists who had been jailed for over a year on charges of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist group that is banned in Egypt. Continue reading
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By Lisa Prososki Subject(s) Social Studies, Communication Arts, Technology, Science, Journalism Estimated Time: Part 1: One 90-minute class period, two 50-minute class periods Part 2:…read more
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The offensive marks a test for Iraqi forces as they prepare to retake the city of Mosul from ISIL control. Continue reading
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This lesson explores the careers of 19 great female scientists, the challenges they overcame and whether those challenges are still present in students’ lives. Continue reading
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Boris Nemtsov, who was an influential Russian political figure and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was assassinated on Friday, raising deep concerns about Russia’s future. Continue reading
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A series of paintings by African-American artist Hale Woodruff gives a new view to the story of a slave rebellion. Continue reading
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The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 in support of net neutrality, approving new rules to protect equal access to the Internet. Continue reading
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