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FILE PHOTO: A procession carrying signs for equal rights, integrated schools, decent housing, and an end to bias during the civil rights march on Washington D.C.
Daily News Lesson February 14 2025

The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America

This Black History Month, explore the origins of DEI in America with News Hour's “Hidden Histories” series
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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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Post January 31 2025

Classroom resources for Black History Month

Find lessons and activities for history, English, art and more
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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Post January 09 2025

Unethical moments in U.S. medical research history

Effects of medical racism by the U.S. government have global effects decades later
Pictures of the Year: A Picture and its Story
Daily News Lesson January 07 2025

Congress certifies Trump’s election 4 years after Capitol riot

Discuss the process that formalizes the winner of presidential elections
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden in downtown Nantucket
Daily News Lesson December 04 2024

What are the limits of the presidential power to pardon?

Learn why some say President Biden's pardon of his son sets a dangerous precedent
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks in Gila River Indian Community
Daily News Lesson November 15 2024

Biden formally apologizes for Indigenous boarding schools

Learn why the federal government is apologizing for historic forced assimilation of Indigenous children at boarding schools
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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 02 2024

A Democracy Minute: Edna Greene Medford on what the nation could be

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