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Inauguration ceremony for Trump's second presidential term
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
Tents are pitched on a sidewalk in Skid Row, Los Angeles
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 27 2024

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 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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Daily News Lesson December 18 2024

Wisconsin school shooting leaves community shaken by gun violence

Learn about the latest school shooting and discuss how the community is responding to the violence
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2024

Student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth

Watch "Run, Hide, Fight" documentary and discuss gun violence and solutions in your community
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Lesson Plan November 09 2024

Lesson plan: Veterans Day and the meaning of sacrifice

Use this PBS News Hour lesson plan to help students understand the significance of Veterans Day
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Daily News Lesson November 09 2024

Veterans Day: Military kids share their experiences

While military personnel make great sacrifices to do their job, leaving their families for long periods at a time and putting themselves in harm’s way, their families make sacrifices as well.
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Daily News Lesson November 08 2024

A Democracy Minute: Michele Norris on shifting perceptions of race

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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