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Daily News Lesson March 15 2021

One year into COVID-19 in the U.S.
As COVID lockdowns reach their anniversary, remember the past year and discuss what happens next.
End The Violence Toward Asians Rally
Daily News Lesson March 12 2021

Asian Americans face a wave of discrimination during the pandemic
Discuss the wave of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and how best to address it.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate panel holds hearing on interior secretary nominee
Daily News Lesson March 10 2021

What Debra Haaland’s confirmation as interior secretary means to Native Americans
Learn more about Deb Haaland, the next secretary of the Interior.
Migrants from Central America camp outside the El Chaparral border crossing, hoping to cross and request asylum in the U.S, in Tijuana,
Daily News Lesson March 10 2021

Biden administration scrambles to respond to surge of migrant children at border
This lesson discusses the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border with the number of detained migrant children tripling in recent weeks.
FILE PHOTO: COVID-19 vaccines are administered in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Daily News Lesson March 04 2021

Answering questions about COVID-19 vaccines
This NewsHour lesson on vaccinations asks students: How can helping people overcome vaccine skepticism help your community?
Vials of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine candidate are seen in an undated photograph
Daily News Lesson March 01 2021

News Roundup: COVID relief bill passes as vaccination efforts continue to roll out
A new vaccine is approved, but some experts fear that states may be opening up a little too early
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Daily News Lesson February 14 2021

On Parkland anniversary, learn about Fred Guttenberg's daughter Jamie and 'finding the helpers' in life
Students will meet Fred Guttenberg, father of 14-year-old Jamie Guttenberg, who was killed in the Parkland school shooting four years ago.
FILE PHOTO: People get injections of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Wolverhampton
Daily News Lesson January 26 2021

Logistical challenges remain for vaccinations
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Philippine court finds news site chief Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Daily News Lesson December 12 2020

Activity: Are press freedoms under threat?
Hear from a journalist convicted of "cyber libel" in the Philippines and research threats to press freedoms in the U.S.
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden Addresses The Nation As Election Count Continues In Few Key States
Daily News Lesson November 09 2020

Joe Biden elected 46th president of the United States
Watch President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' victory speeches with this NewsHour lesson.
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2020

Fact or Fiction? How can students sort through the misinformation?
As election season turns up the dial on online misinformation, how can students determine truth from fiction?
FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at White House after traveling to Baltimore on Memorial Day in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 05 2020

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
Learn about President Donald Trump's diagnosis of COVID-19
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