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Illinois Suffrage Pennant
Lesson Plan August 28 2020

Lesson plan: Build your own knowledge of the suffrage movement

Learn some of the often overlooked stories of the suffrage movement
2020 Republican National Convention
Daily Video August 28 2020

The Republican National Convention ends at the White House
Explore the pitch Trump and Republican allies made to voters on the last night of the Republican National Convention.
Martin Luther King Giving "Dream" Speech
Lesson Plan August 28 2020

The March on Washington: Four teacher resources

A collection of five resources to examine the March on Washington and the Civil Rights Movement
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Lesson Plan August 28 2020

Lesson plan: Music and speeches at the March on Washington

Examine the words and art of individuals who helped lead the March on Washington
FILE PHOTO: NBA: Playoffs-Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks
Daily Video August 27 2020

NBA playoff and other pro sports called off in protest of racial injustice
In this NewsHour lesson, learn why all three NBA playoff games on Wednesday were postponed based on players' decisions to boycott racial injustice.
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an appearance at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte
Daily Video August 25 2020

Republican National Convention begins with Trump speech
Explore the focus of the first night of the Republican National Convention.
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Daily Video August 24 2020

Monday News Roundup: Week of August 24
Discuss what's important in the news this week.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden holds campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware
Daily Video August 21 2020

The Democratic National Convention wraps up with Biden acceptance speech
Watch Joe Biden's nomination acceptance speech in full and discuss the speech's appeal to voters.
Teaching BLM Zoom meeting
Post August 21 2020

Teachers are the experts at PBS Summer Zoom series
This summer, NewsHour EXTRA kicked off a weekly Summer Teacher Zoom Series of teacher chats to talk…
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Daily Video August 19 2020

Explainer: Why did AOC nominate Bernie Sanders at the DNC?
Explore the role of delegates in presidential nominating conventions.
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