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Daily News Lesson September 05 2024

14-year-old accused of killing 4 in Georgia school shooting

With a Student Voice piece on where students stand on gun violence in America today

People rally to protest against the government and to show support for the hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in Tel Aviv

Daily News Lesson September 03 2024

Amid massive protests across Israel, Netanyahu rejects calls to reach cease-fire deal

Discuss why Netanyahu demands that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt

A partial seawall is seen near houses along the water's edge on Tangier Island

Daily News Lesson August 27 2024

Tangier Island residents work to preserve culture threatened by rising sea levels

Learn how coastal erosion is forcing people to leave the island

Daily News Lesson July 16 2024

Art in action: How students can explore history through art in a national competiton

See the projects made by students in this year's National History Day competition

Daily News Lesson June 28 2024

Meet the ninth grader who’s helping restore Mississippi’s oyster reefs

Learn how a local environmentalist is helping her community

FILE PHOTO: Voters gather to watch first presidential debate

Daily News Lesson June 28 2024

Debate: Biden struggles significantly, Trump continues with falsehoods

SUMMARYThe CNN Presidential Debate was the first time President Joe Biden and former President Dona…

Daily News Lesson June 26 2024

Depletion of major groundwater source threatens Great Plains farming

Learn how climate change is impacting farmers' livelihoods

Lesson Plan June 11 2024

Lesson Plan: Political Parties: Two is Company, Three’s a Crowd

The Founders did not intend to create a two-party system and yet that is exactly what has thrived in American history. But what about the role of third-party candidates?

Daily News Lesson May 30 2024

Exhibit explores experiences of humans put on display at 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis

Learn about a museum exhibit that explores ways humans were put on display during a early 20th century World's Fair

Educator Voices May 24 2024

Educator Voice: Why the March on Washington was a revolutionary act

Watch these clips explaining the March on Washington and how it is still relevant today

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