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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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Global Wrap 11/18/2008

In the aftermath of the G20 Economic Summit, Antonio Neves reports on the events from November 18, 2008 with stories from around the world.

 

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Global Wrap 11/18/2008

In the aftermath of the G20 Economic Summit, Antonio Neves reports on the events from November 18, 2008 with stories from around the world.

 

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The Transition

With 77 days between the election and Inauguration, President-Elect Obama has much to do before being sworn in as President. Stacey Delikat reports. [CC]

 

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The Economy and Consumer Confidence

As a result of a worsening economy, people have begun to change spending habits. Antonio Neves reports on the economy and its impact on the campaign. [CC]

 

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Campaign Strategy

As the campaign draws to a close, both parties focus in on key states. Stacey Delikat reports on the Electoral College and its importance in the election. [CC]

 

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The Ground Game

The political parties are working hard to reach undecided voters. Antonio Neves looks at how campaigns go door-to-door to get out the vote. [CC]

 

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Debates and the Race for the White House

The debates are the most anticipated events remaining this election year. Stacey Delikat reports on the impact of past debates and what to expect this time.[CC]

 

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Conventions 2008

Learn about the important roles conventions play in shaping the 2008 elections. [CC]

 

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English in China

The 2008 Olympics in Beijing lead to millions of Chinese learning English.

 

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iPhone

In the six months leading up to the sale of Apple's original iPhone, the price of the company's stock increased close to fifty percent.

 

 

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