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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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Daily News Lesson December 06 2024

White House accuses Chinese hackers of infiltrating telecom companies
SUMMARYThe White House said that a broad Chinese hacking operation had infiltrated at least eight A…
U.S. food retailer Family Dollar closes 1,000 stores
Daily News Lesson December 05 2024

Why are so many Americans dissatisfied with the seemingly solid economy?

Hear why many in the U.S. have views on the economy that aren't in line with economists
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Daily News Lesson December 04 2024

What are the limits of the presidential power to pardon?

Learn why some say President Biden's pardon of his son sets a dangerous precedent
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Daily News Lesson December 02 2024

Food bank provides relief as more families struggle to afford groceries

Find out how one organization is trying to take on rapidly growing food insecurity in its community
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Daily News Lesson November 25 2024

Texas school board approves course material with Bible passages

Discuss the moves some states are making to include the Bible in school lessons
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Daily News Lesson November 22 2024

Lesson plan: Elevate student voice through the power of listening

Based on StoryCorps' inspiring storytelling strategies — including listening
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Daily News Lesson November 20 2024

Ghana becomes dumping ground for the world’s unwanted used clothes

Learn what happens to many garments donated to thrift stores
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