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The Statue of Liberty is seen on Liberty Island in New York Harbor

Daily Video August 21 2019

How the Statue of Liberty poem provides a lesson in immigration history

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn about the Trump administration's changes to immigration policy and how it relates to the Statue of Liberty's famous inscription.

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Daily Video July 03 2019

Lesson Plan: The power of photographs from Vietnam to the border crisis

Use this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson plan to understand the power of photographs and the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Daily Video June 03 2019

Virginia Beach and gun violence through a media literacy lens

Learn how the media covers stories about gun violence, including the Virginia Beach shooting.

Daily Video May 30 2019

Mueller makes statement to say report doesn't clear Trump

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn more about Special Counsel's Robert Mueller's first public appearance since his appointment two years ago, and why the report continues to divide political leaders and members of the public.

Post May 13 2019

Educator Voice: Want to appreciate teachers? Then put an end to gun violence

by Hayley Breden, high school social studies teacher, Denver, Colorado Every May, there ar…

Daily Video March 06 2019

Alabama tornado aftermath, getting help and studying why

Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to learn how Alabama residents are dealing with the aftermath of Sunday's devastating tornado.

Daily Video February 05 2019

Amid calls for Virginia governor's resignation, a look at blackface's long racist history in America

Use this NewsHour lesson to learn about the racist history of blackface and discuss whether or not Gov. Ralph Northam should resign.

A youth holds up a "Now We Vote" sign as they take part in a National School Walkout anti-gun march in Washington Square Park in the Manhattan borough of New York City

Student Voices November 06 2018

Student Voices: Here are the election issues most on teenagers' minds

NewsHour Extra asked middle and high school students across America: What issue would you like to hear 2018 candidates discuss where you live and why? Read their responses below and check out the election videos produced by Student Reporting Labs on how to turn out the youth vote.

Post November 02 2018

Listen to this teacher and student talk about gun control this election

Editor's note: This election season, Wisconsin Public Radio is going “ Beyond The Ballot …

Lesson Plan March 23 2018

Lesson Plan: Design your own Ice Age hiking trail

Use this student-produced PBS video about Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail to introduce students to the beauty and importance of recreational scenic hiking trails

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