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White House East Wing Demolition Continues For Trump Ballroom Construction

Daily News Lesson October 24 2025

East Wing of White House torn down as Trump clears space for his ballroom

Learn of the White House exemption to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

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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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Lesson Plan September 05 2021

Lesson plan: An elevator for everyone — Improving on long-standing inventions with inventions of your own

Learn how to improve on long-standing inventions with inventions of your own

Heller's bakery Mount Pleasant Washington D.C. #StoryBeyondTheStore

Lesson Plan January 26 2016

Student activity: Small business stories where you live

Students get to know their neighborhood more by talking to a small business owner

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Daily Video January 14 2016

Chilean architect wins top prize for socially-conscious design

As urban populations grow, the challenge of providing affordable housing has cities looking for innovative design solutions.

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Daily Video July 08 2015

Striking a balance between new and old in Havana

As Cuba and the U.S. reopen diplomatic relations, some fear that new development and tourism in Havana could threaten the city’s vibrant architectural heritage.

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