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Daily News Lesson April 11 2019

Brexit explained: Background and latest news
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Daily News Lesson January 27 2019

Student breakdown on the government shutdown
Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan with your students for the latest on the government shutdown.
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Daily News Lesson January 08 2019

How these students in Maine plan to help the nursing shortage
Read this NewsHour story to learn more about the Trump Administration's "zero tolerance" imm…
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Daily News Lesson January 08 2019

President Donald Trump’s legal team wrapped up their defense
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions : Read the summary, watch the video and answer the questions. …
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Daily News Lesson October 15 2018

UN Climate Change Report: What your students need to know
Talk with your students about the UN's latest report on climate change and how young people can use their voice to support policies that protect the environment.
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Daily News Lesson August 27 2018

The public service legacy of Sen. John McCain
Learn more about the life of Sen. John McCain with your students. What aspects of McCain's life struck you the most? What do you think he will most be remembered for?
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Daily News Lesson August 25 2018

Monitoring the Midterms: Manafort, Cohen and political corruption
For the latest on the 2018 midterm elections, check out NewsHour Extra's #MonitoringTheMidterms series, a set of classroom resources that encourages critical thinking among educators and students.
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Daily News Lesson August 21 2018

Monitoring the Midterms: Should the voting age be 16?
Vote16DC is a coalition made up of youth and adults in Washington D.C. with one goal in mind: to lower the voting age to 16. This issue is sure to generate some debate in your class, especially ahead of the upcoming 2018 midterm elections.
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Daily News Lesson August 16 2018

Talk with your students about Aretha Franklin: They all know the Queen of Soul
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' died at her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Use this NewsHour lesson to find out what it is about the Queen of Soul that makes both young and old dance and sing along to her music.
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Daily News Lesson August 07 2018

Monitoring the midterms: Political parties continuing role in U.S. elections
What issues will inspire voters to turn out to vote in November? Check out NewsHour Extra's "Monitoring the Midterms" classroom series ahead of the 2018 midterms.
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Daily News Lesson August 06 2018

How Monticello's exhibit on Sally Hemings deepens our understanding of U.S. history
Share the story of Sally Hemings with your students and Monticello's latest efforts to set the historical record straight.
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Daily News Lesson July 31 2018

Choose your own news story: 2018 midterms OR best workspace layout
Choose your own news story! Pick the NewsHour Extra story that best suits your class. Use the discussion questions for further engagement.
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