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"ICE Out" protest in Minneapolis
Daily News Lesson February 02 2026

Arrests of journalists fuel backlash as anti-ICE protests spread from Minneapolis

Learn about the Justice Dept.'s civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti
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Student Voices February 02 2026

Student Voice: How my grandmother's experience using a wheelchair inspired me to invent

Interested in designing your own assistive technology? Check out the accompanying lesson plan!
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Daily News Lesson January 30 2026

What researchers are learning as they drill into Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'

Miles O'Brien reports on the work to drill into the ice to understand the impact of climate change
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Collection Page January 30 2026

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Daily News Lesson January 29 2026

America at a Crossroads: George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later

How has the first president's vision for the country been shaped by the centuries?
Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung
Daily News Lesson January 28 2026

Taiwan officials fear U.S. actions in Venezuela may embolden China

Discuss concerns that many in Taiwan and elsewhere have following the example set by the U.S. in Venezuela
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Daily News Lesson January 27 2026

Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped

Examine why the measles outbreak has continued over the last year in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson January 26 2026

Man shot and killed by federal officers in Minnesota was an ICU nurse, his parents say

Examine how different groups including lawmakers and the public have reacted to the shooting
A 5-year-old boy is detained by federal agents in Columbia Heights
Daily News Lesson January 26 2026

How immigration raids are impacting schools in Minneapolis

Learn how immigration enforcement is impacting students in the Twin Cities
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee
Daily News Lesson January 23 2026

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.
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