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02.13.2012
for.Educators
Using journalism and technology, the.News provides educators with content specific tools while also helping them meet the civic mission of schools. An instructional design informs video and curricular content, targeted to middle and high school students, to support social studies, language arts and science learning objectives, as well as critical thinking and media literacy. Each video story is supported by lesson plans with content-based standards, discussion questions, student activities, vocabulary and primary references. This material is presented as options to fit teachers’ instructional needs and is accompanied by professional development resources.
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Recent Stories
the.Gov
Growing Problem of Youth Membership in Gangs
Jon Schriner reports on the growing problem of youth membership in gangs nationwide and efforts in Nebraska to fight it.
the.Gov
Anniversary of Three Mile Island
In the wake of the Fukushima Meltdown, Antonio Neves reports on past nuclear power disasters and future policy implications.
the.Globe
Anniversary of Three Mile Island
In the wake of the Fukushima Meltdown, Antonio Neves reports on past nuclear power disasters and future policy implications.
the.Gov
State Budget Crisis' Impact on Unions
Budget shortfalls are leading some state governments to demand concessions from their unions. Antonio Neves reports from Ohio.
the.Globe
Kwame Holman takes a look at what transpired across the globe for the week of 03/14/2011.
the.Gov
The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011
Congress has enacted a new law to further protect the food we eat. Antonio Neves explores this impact on food safety and nutrition.
the.Sci
NASA Paves Way for Commercial Space Exploration
Antonio Neves reports on NASA's plans to shift space exploration from the government to a public/private partnership.
the.Gov
Cyberbullying: Effects on Teens Across the Nation
Reporter Sam Petto investigates cyberbullying in Omaha Nebraska as experts discuss national trends.
the.Gov
Post 2010 Midterm Elections: Battle for the Budget
Antonio Neves explores the implications of the midterm elections on the federal budget.
the.Gov
Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Spill
The impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is still felt along the Gulf Coast, and will be for years to come. Antonio Neves reports.