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Daily News Lesson June 24 2025

Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves

Steves spends three months every year in Europe filling notebooks with his observations.
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Daily News Lesson June 18 2025

Family farm in Oregon grows crops to share South Asian cuisine with its community

Learn about how a family farm in Oregon is using traditional crops to share and celebrate their South Asian culture with the local community
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Daily News Lesson June 17 2025

How teenage rising golf star Genesis Lewis got into the game

"I wonder what it's been like growing up playing this game and not seeing a lot of players who look like you." — John Yang
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Daily News Lesson June 16 2025

Community Connections: What to know about AI and election misinformation

Learn how AI is used by political actors and others to shape public opinion
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Daily Video June 14 2025

Shorts: Greta Thunberg speaks after Gaza aid boat seized

Israel calls the mission a publicity stunt
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Daily News Lesson June 12 2025

America at a Crossroads: A look inside community groups working to build trust to bridge divides

Learn how projects like Journeymen and Weave are helping bring community members back together
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Lesson Plan June 12 2025

Lesson plan: AI Unlocked — evaluating and testing AI tools

Learn how to determine which AI tools are right for your needs, and which are the most reliable
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Daily News Lesson June 06 2025

Explaining the national debt, how we got here and what it means for future generations

Today, the national debt is approaching levels not seen since the end of World War II
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Daily News Lesson June 05 2025

Local arts groups face budget cuts as NEA pulls grants

Learn how the abrupt loss of National Endowment for the Arts funds has organizations scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls.
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Lesson Plan May 30 2025

Lesson plan: Olympic boycotts in history

Learn how sports and politics intersect through protests over the years at the Olympic Games
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