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Ida B. Wells, the daughter of two formerly enslaved people, journalist and civil rights leader
Daily News Lesson March 26 2025

A look inside the U.S. Mint’s creation of a quarter celebrating Ida B. Wells

Learn more about the American Women quarters program and discuss the legacy of Ida B. Wells
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Daily News Lesson February 25 2025

How California teachers and students are getting through wildfires together

Hear from teachers and students who lost their homes in the Southern California wildfires.
An American flag flies at the U.S. Capitol on day 30 of a partial government shutdown
Daily News Lesson February 20 2025

Comparing Trump's second term to autocracies around the world

Learn about the differences between Trump's first and second terms
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Daily News Lesson February 19 2025

The fight for affordable and accessible housing for all

Learn how the housing crisis in the United States is especially precarious for individuals with disabilities.
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Post February 17 2025

Q&A: Author Kenneth C. Davis on the Founding Fathers and slavery, America's "great contradiction"

A conversation about U.S. history, the presidents and slavery and how we teach it
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Daily News Lesson February 11 2025

The legacy of birthright citizenship in the U.S.

Discuss the history of birthright citizenship and how it has shaped the U.S.
Protest outside Office of Personnel Management headquarters in Washington
Daily News Lesson February 07 2025

Trump’s mass resignation offer creates confusion for federal workers

Judge temporarily blocks resignation deadline for federal employees
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Daily News Lesson February 04 2025

Trump gives Musk unprecedented access to federal systems

Examine DOGE's actions and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires transparency
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Educator Voices January 29 2025

Educator Voice: Here's why social studies matters, according to a 41-year veteran teacher

Anton Schulzki, interim executive director of NCSS, taught social studies for 41 years and shares his thoughts on why social studies matters
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Daily News Lesson January 22 2025

Trump begins term with wave of executive orders

Learn about some of the sweeping changes President Trump is seeking through executive orders
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