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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.
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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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Daily News Lesson January 21 2025

Trump returns to office

Watch a short video of the inauguration and news of executive orders and pardons
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Daily News Lesson January 09 2025

Remembering the extraordinary life of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter, who went on to become the longest-living American president in history, died Dec. 29, at 100
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Daily News Lesson December 30 2024

U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024

With an activity inviting students to examine potential solutions to homelessness in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson December 23 2024

National Cathedral stonemasons work to tell a more truthful history

And learn more about its first female stonemason, Brianna Castelli
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