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President Trump introduces Supreme Court nominee in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 10 2018

Trump’s Supreme Court pick is a lesson in the three branches of government
On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Daily News Lesson July 06 2018

New challenges in aftermath of family separation
Democratic attorneys general in 17 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that its family separation policy violated the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fifth Amendment.
Displaced Yemeni girls are seen at a refugee camp located between Marib and Sanaa
Daily News Lesson July 05 2018

Yemen study guide: How to explain images of war to your students
More than 9,000 people have died in Yemen's civil war since 2015, according to the UN, and 22 million people require humanitarian assistance every day.
People protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies in New York City
Daily News Lesson July 03 2018

Study guide: Supreme Court ruling on the travel ban
In a 5-4 decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges to President Donald Trump’s third travel ban -- aimed at mostly Muslim countries.
Border Patrol Agents Detain Migrants Near US-Mexico Border
Daily News Lesson June 18 2018

Study guide: How separating children from parents became U.S. government policy
On Monday, the Trump Administration said they would not apologize over its “zero tolerance” policy separating families at the southern U.S. border.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends a welcoming ceremony after arriving in Singapore
Daily News Lesson June 11 2018

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump meet face-to-face
President Donald Trump announced plans on Monday morning to depart early from his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, according to White House officials, stating that nuclear talks with North Korea have moved “more quickly than expected.”
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Daily News Lesson June 03 2018

Connection Challenge: Students leave social comfort zones to build stronger, safer communities
Inspired by Parkland students, schools across the U.S. participated in the Connection Challenge as a way to step out of their comfort zones and connect with other young people at school who they wouldn't normally interact with.
Deadly Shooting At Santa Fe High School In Texas Leaves 10 Dead
Daily News Lesson May 22 2018

Santa Fe study guide: Have school shootings become part of American culture?
Learn about the lives of the eight students and two teachers killed in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday, May 18th.
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Daily News Lesson May 15 2018

How to discuss what's happening in Gaza and Israel with your students
A total of 61 Palestinians, including eight children, have been killed since Monday by Israeli gunfire along the Gaza border as the U.S. opened its new embassy in Jerusalem.
FILE PHOTO: A combination photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump
Daily News Lesson May 07 2018

Use this study guide with your students ahead of the U.S-North Korea summit
Here's a breakdown for your students ahead of the U.S.-North Korea summit on why the Korean War never formally ended and the latest update on efforts for peace in the region.
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Daily News Lesson May 06 2018

Who, what, when, where, why do hyperpartisan news sites exist?
Video summary PBS NewsHour's four-part series on "Junk News" explores who is behind creating…
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Daily News Lesson March 27 2018

March For Our Lives: Ways to debrief with students this week
While other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students' lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward.
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