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Daily News Lesson October 09 2025

Documentary explores the fight against book bans by public school librarians

Learn about a new film that explores the work of public school librarians facing scrutiny by parent groups and politicians
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Daily News Lesson October 06 2025

A look at the major cases the Supreme Court will take up in its new term

Examine the system of checks and balances and the meaning of separation of powers
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Daily News Lesson September 30 2025

How artists and musicians are responding to Trump’s 2nd term

Including how traditional art institutions have reacted
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Daily News Lesson September 19 2025

U.N. commission accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Lawyers offer opposing views on findings

Examine the history of the term genocide using a reading from CFR Education
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Lesson Plan September 17 2025

Lesson plan: The Constitution and voter suppression

In this lesson, students take a historic "literacy test" to understand voter suppression
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Daily News Lesson September 15 2025

Does it make sense to keep minting the penny?

Learn who would be most affected if the penny is no longer minted
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Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through comics

Learn how comics can be a unique and powerful way to discuss history
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Daily News Lesson September 10 2025

Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown

Learn more about how economists use data to help them understand the U.S. economy
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Daily News Lesson September 10 2025

Climate refugees are forced to adapt, as rising sea levels swallow Bangladesh's land

Learn how one architect created a fleet of more than 100 boats, which act as schoolrooms, libraries, clinics, and playgrounds during monsoon season
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Lesson Plan August 29 2025

7 resources for teaching about Labor Day

Help students understand the history of the labor movement and its relevance today
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