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Protests after the death of George Floyd, in Washington
Daily Video June 09 2020

What does it mean to “defund the police”?
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the current debate over defunding the police.
Protest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Washington
Daily Video June 01 2020

States mobilize National Guard amid protests
In this NewsHour lesson plan, discuss the ways city, state and national leaders have responded to civil unrest.
Protesters Gather In St. Louis Rallying Against Killing Of George Floyd In Minneapolis
Daily Video May 29 2020

Death of George Floyd sets off massive protests
In this NewsHour lesson plan, discuss the protests surrounding the killing of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.
Organizers and clergy hold a Poor People's Campaign rally at the U.S. Capitol
Daily Video May 18 2020

How felony convictions affect voting rights
In this PBS NewsHour EXTRA lesson plan, learn how people in Florida with felony records are fighting to regain their voting rights and Reverend William Barber's plan to fight voter suppression.
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Post April 10 2020

Teaching in the age of coronavirus: Week 2 -- Vibe check
Photo credit: Maximillian Re-Sugiura by Sari Beth Rosenberg “How is everyone feeling?,” I …
House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) addresses a National Press Club luncheon
Daily Video October 24 2019

The life and legacy of Congressman Elijah Cummings
Use this NewsHour lesson to learn about the life and legacy of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings.
Anti-extradition bill protesters wave flags with Chinese calligraphy that reads "Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times", at a mass demonstration after a woman was shot in the eye during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport, in Hong Kong
Daily Video August 15 2019

Study guide: Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests
Use this NewsHour Extra lesson plan to learn about the pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong over the past few months.
Women's World Cup Final - United States v Netherlands
Daily Video July 09 2019

How the U.S. women's World Cup victory is the perfect civics lesson
In this NewsHour Extra lesson, students will learn about the U.S. women's soccer World Cup victory and how it is also a good civics lesson.
A student from Covington Catholic High School stands in front of Native American Vietnam veteran Nathan Phillips in Washington
Daily Video January 25 2019

Lesson plan: Covington Catholic incident through a media literacy lens
Discuss media literacy strategies you can use when it comes to understanding current events and issues, including the confrontation between Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann and his classmates, and Omaha Nation elder Nathan Phillips on Friday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
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Student Voices November 05 2018

Student Voice: Three ways voters can support transgender students
"It is our job to vote with everyone’s best interests at heart," writes seventh grader Ava Michelman of Virginia, who asks voters to think of transgender youth on Election Day.
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