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Daily News Lesson October 31 2025

How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues

The race may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office and next year’s midterms
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2025

How this non-profit attracts both liberals and conservatives, bucking trend

Learn about the challenges that "bridging groups" face as they grow across the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson September 24 2025

What is antifa and why Trump wants to label it a terrorist organization

Learn more about the history of political extremism in the United States
People mourn following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Daily News Lesson September 16 2025

Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence

Discuss the rise of political violence in history and ways to engage in civil dialogue
The moon rises between the "Tribute in Light" illuminated next to One World Trade Center during 911 anniversary, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey
Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: 9/11 — Ways to reflect on the day’s legacy

Generate and discuss questions about the day of 9/11 and its legacy
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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
National Guard at Union Station in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 19 2025

How D.C. residents feel about crime and the federal takeover of their city

Learn more about the National Guard in D.C. and how D.C. residents are reacting.
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Educator Voices August 06 2025

Educator Voice: Creating a more accessible world through invention

Hear from Dr. Rory Cooper on how people of all ages can use invention to improve the lives of others and help build a better world
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Lesson Plan July 11 2025

Lesson plan: Brown v. Board of Education and the story of Prince Edward County Schools

Learn more about the life of Linda Brown and the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education case in the U.S. today
House of Representatives votes on U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 09 2025

House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations

"... this bill really could drive the next political cycle entirely on its own." —Lisa Desjardins, correspondent for PBS News Hour
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