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Pictures of the Year: A Picture and its Story
Daily News Lesson January 07 2025

Congress certifies Trump’s election 4 years after Capitol riot

Discuss the process that formalizes the winner of presidential elections
Chinese pianist Lang Lang unveils his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson January 06 2025

Renowned pianist Lang Lang's take on loving what you play

Discuss what can inspire students who are interested in the arts
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Daily News Lesson January 03 2025

How exercise may be the ‘most potent medical intervention ever known'

Discuss how stressing our bodies with exercise in just the right amount actually prepares our bodies to deal with the stress of everyday life
Tents are pitched on a sidewalk in Skid Row, Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson December 30 2024

U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024

With an activity inviting students to examine potential solutions to homelessness in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson December 27 2024

Lesson plan: What news stories mattered most to your students this past year?

Create an end-of-year online magazine of the top 10 news stories from this past year
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Daily News Lesson December 23 2024

National Cathedral stonemasons work to tell a more truthful history

And learn more about its first female stonemason, Brianna Castelli
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Daily News Lesson December 18 2024

Wisconsin school shooting leaves community shaken by gun violence

Learn about the latest school shooting and discuss how the community is responding to the violence
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Daily News Lesson December 17 2024

Indiana high school students offer up ideas to combat climate change

Hear about high school students taking on climate change and discuss what your class can do
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2024

Student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth

Watch "Run, Hide, Fight" documentary and discuss gun violence and solutions in your community
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2024

Remembering poet Nikki Giovanni

Learn about the life and legacy of a major U.S. poet
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Daily News Lesson December 11 2024

Student and teacher connect decades later over small act of kindness

Students learn about the impact of saying thank you in this StoryCorps animated video
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Daily News Lesson December 09 2024

Rebels seize Damascus, forcing out ruling government of Syria

Learn how rebels finally toppled the reign of the Assad family, and discuss what might come next for Syria
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