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Volkswagen factory workers' unionization vote results watch party in Chattanooga
Daily News Lesson April 22 2024

Tennessee Volkswagen plant unionizes in breakthrough for United Auto Workers

Learn why one plant in Tennessee voting to unionize represents a change in the power of labor in the U.S.
Day after the Democratic and Republican parties held primary elections in Arizona
Daily News Lesson April 19 2024

New report reveals high turnover within local election offices

Learn about threats to poll workers and the response of volunteers around the country
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Post March 11 2024

Educator Voice: How teachers can support students during Ramadan

How the right accommodations and support from teachers and their peers can turn Ramadan into a rewarding month for students
Campaign worker Kamisthial Jones adjusts a Vote Here sign outside a voting place for the midterm election in Detroit
Lesson Plan February 08 2024

Lesson plan: Reinventing American democracy

Discuss why more Americans are anxious about the future of democracy and review ideas to make U.S. democracy stronger
Migrants gather near razor wire on U.S.-Mexico border, as seen from Ciudad Juarez
Daily News Lesson January 26 2024

Border standoff between Texas, feds intensifies

Learn about a brewing conflict between state and federal government over the border
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces reporters about looming government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 04 2023

McCarthy voted out as House Speaker

Discuss why the Speaker of the House was voted out and what comes next
Open door to prison cell
Lesson Plan October 04 2023

Lesson plan: Investigating prison abuse inside the state system

Investigate treatment of prisoners in New York prisons as well as ways to prevent abuse
SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement the budgets of disadvantaged families.
Lesson Plan September 23 2023

Lesson plan: How past drug convictions means a ban from food stamps and social safety net

Learn about SNAP benefits and discuss obstacles to access for many
U.S. House Speaker McCarthy directs opening of impeachment inquiry for Biden
Daily News Lesson September 14 2023

House Republicans launch impeachment inquiry against Biden

Learn why Republicans decided to launch an impeachment hearing
Educator voice Trump indictments
Educator Voices September 11 2023

Educator Voice: How do you teach the Trump indictments?
CALLING ALL Teachers & School Staff! How do you best teach the Trump indictments and what they …
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