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Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III poses with his President's Award backstage at the 48th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena
Daily News Lesson August 05 2026

Lonnie Bunch on how the Smithsonian can help America understand its identity

Learn about how the Smithsonian's director uses history for future learning
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Daily News Lesson July 29 2026

Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks

Learn about how one podcaster is exploring and educating on the national parks
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Daily News Lesson July 07 2026

Recovery efforts underway in Venezuela following earthquakes

Learn more how other economic, social and political crises have exacerbated Venezuela's recovery
FILE PHOTO: Finals of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington
Lesson Plan June 25 2026

Lesson plan: Can you define winning words from the Scripps National Spelling Bee?

Have students test their obscure word knowledge through a fun Kahoot game. Can they define winning Scripps National Spelling Bee words from the past several years?
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Lesson Plan June 03 2026

Lesson Plan: Design your own Ice Age hiking trail

Explore the beauty and importance of recreational scenic hiking trails
Jazz for freedom
Daily News Lesson May 06 2026

Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy

Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis strives for an environment of inclusion through his music, where everyone feels free to express themselves.
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Daily News Lesson January 26 2026

Man shot and killed by federal officers in Minnesota was an ICU nurse, his parents say

Examine how different groups including lawmakers and the public have reacted to the shooting
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee
Daily News Lesson January 23 2026

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.
New Year celebrations in Times Square
Daily News Lesson January 02 2026

Lesson plan: What news stories mattered most to your students this past year?

Create an end-of-year online magazine of the top 10 news stories from this past year
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Daily News Lesson December 15 2025

Community Connections: How viral debate videos affect civil discourse

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
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