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Daily Video February 02 2016

Clinton and Cruz win Iowa caucuses
Monday’s Iowa caucuses ended in victory for Republican Senator Ted Cruz and an extremely close win for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race.
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Daily Video February 01 2016

Is fracking causing earthquakes in Oklahoma?
A sharp increase in the number of earthquakes Oklahoma has experienced in recent years has state officials looking for ways to control the suspected culprits — the state’s oil and gas industry.
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Daily Video January 29 2016

Health officials warn of spreading virus' potential link to birth defects
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Daily Video January 28 2016

Student shakes off negativity with love of dance

For middle school student Sean Varner, practicing dance brings peace and relief from anxiety. It's when he stops dancing that the he hears negative comments about dance from his peers
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Daily Video January 27 2016

Why one-size schooling may not work for all students
Career and technical education, or CTE programs, allow high school students to gain technical skills in a variety of career fields, but some educators disagree with vocational education replacing traditional schooling.
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Daily Video January 26 2016

2016 hopefuls pick up pace ahead of Iowa caucuses
The first major event of the 2016 election season is less than a week away as campaigns ramp up their efforts to pull ahead in Iowa.
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Lesson Plan January 26 2016

Student activity: Small business stories where you live

Students get to know their neighborhood more by talking to a small business owner
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Daily Video January 25 2016

Deadly fungus threatens bananas
Banana farmers are in the midst of a serious battle to protect one of the world’s most popular fruits from a fatal fungus.
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Lesson Plan January 23 2016

Lesson plan - Defying gender stereotypes

With news of the National Football League hiring their first full-time female coach in history, classes will explore gender identity and stereotypes using four student-produced videos from PBS Student Reporting Lab's new series, "Outside the Box."
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Daily Video January 22 2016

Is genius contagious?
How does a community of diverse individuals foster new ideas?
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