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Voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary election
Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

A look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news for Sept. 7, 2022
Learn about the latest news and updates on the approaching midterms
UK leadership contenders take part in Conservative Party hustings event in Birmingham
Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

Liz Truss becomes prime minister for the United Kingdom
Learn about Lz Truss, the new conservative prime minister of the United Kingdom
FILE PHOTO: Electric cars sit charging in a parking garage at the University of California, Irvine
Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

California banned sales of new gas-fueled cars by 2035 — will your state do the same? News for Sept. 6, 2022
Check your state's "bill tracker" website to find out!
Democrat Mary Peltola Wins U.S. Special House Election
Daily News Lesson September 02 2022

Mary Peltola makes history as first Alaska Native elected to Congress — and other news for Sept. 2, 2022
FILE PHOTO: Congressional delegation to Amazon plant
Lesson Plan September 02 2022

Lesson plan: Role of labor unions today and in the past

Explore the history of workers' rights including examples of working-class Americans standing up to corporate giants
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Lesson Plan September 01 2022

Lesson plan: For Labor Day, explore this labor/management 'negotiation' scenario

In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the role unions played in workers' rights and why we have Labor Day.
A family walks amid flood waters on their way to their village, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Mehar
Daily News Lesson September 01 2022

Millions of flood victims in Pakistan now at risk of waterborne disease
Learn about the continued dangers to a nation reeling from a historic natural disaster
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Student Voices August 31 2022

Student Book Recommendation: 'Taking Root' by Girls Write Now
Learn about a collection of student writing that explores different facets of life for young women
FILE PHOTO: Former Soviet Union President Gorbachev speaks at a meeting with former US President Bush in Moscow
Daily News Lesson August 31 2022

Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union
Learn about the legacy of the Mikhail Gorbachev, the final head of the Soviet Union who helped bring an end to the Cold War
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Daily News Lesson August 30 2022

A look at Serena Williams' legacy as she nears retirement
Discuss the on- and off-court legacy of the most accomplished tennis player in history
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