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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

Rabbi Goldstein consoles a man at the funeral for Gilbert-Kaye in Poway

Daily Video May 02 2019

Responding to growing domestic terrorism amid California synagogue shooting

Use this NewsHour lesson plan with your students to discuss the shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue in San Diego and what the government is doing to prevent more attacks.

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Daily Video August 17 2017

The role of media literacy in teaching your students about Charlottesville

Use this PBS NewsHour video and discussion questions to teach your students about the events in Charlottesville. Extension activities include the history of Confederate monuments and the debate as to whether or not the statues should remain standing.

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Daily Video August 15 2017

How to discuss the history of white nationalism with your students in the wake of Charlottesville

Today's Daily News Story provides video, key terms and discussion questions to help teachers talk with their students about the events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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