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Daily News Lesson August 22 2025

Tour of giant, brightly colored creatures celebrates artistic heritage of Oaxaca

Learn more about Oaxacan wood carvings and how they connect to Mexican culture and diplomacy.
Labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest on Capitol Hill, in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 21 2025

Community Connections: The history of civil service

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs
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Educator Voices August 15 2025

Educator Voice: Using music to help students explore what it means to be human

Hear from music teacher Ethan Chessin on how music can be used to help students engage with different cultures and connect with the world around them
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Daily News Lesson August 12 2025

What Jen Pawol’s debut means for the future of women umpires in Major League Baseball

Learn more about Jen Pawol’s Major League Baseball umpiring debut and why it marks a milestone for gender equality
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Daily News Lesson August 12 2025

Community Connections: West Philadelphia uses art to confront neighborhood problems

Learn how local arts organizations are taking action and plan out your own event
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Daily News Lesson August 01 2025

How Ben & Jerry’s is recycling food waste into energy

"...it's well over an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from food waste management." - Eric Roy
North Korean defectors debut in K-pop group aiming for global stage
Daily News Lesson July 29 2025

K-pop band 1VERSE, featuring two North Korean defectors, makes global debut

Learn more about 1VERSE, a new K-pop group featuring two North Korean defectors
Heat wave hits Germany
Daily News Lesson July 10 2025

Long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes new normal

Learn more about the current heatwave and how it's affecting people across the world.
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Daily News Lesson July 10 2025

Go-Go music lives on in D.C.’s Anacostia at this unique museum and café

"I want to give people the same opportunity that D.C. gave me" — Angelina Rose, head chef at The Go-Go Museum & Café
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Daily News Lesson July 08 2025

Ahead of America 250, the Smithsonian is creating a time capsule of hopes and wishes for the next 50 years

Learn more about the Smithsonian's newest time capsule, which will not open to the public until 2075.
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