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Daily News Lesson August 14 2025

How Maryland’s riverkeepers protect the state’s waterways

Learn more about riverkeepers in Maryland, and their plan to ensure clean water throughout the state
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Daily News Lesson August 08 2025

A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of intergenerational communities

Learn more about how a nonprofit organization is bridging the generational divide through meaningful conversations
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Daily News Lesson August 01 2025

The Texas redistricting battle and its impact on next year’s midterms

Learn more about Texas’s rare mid‑decade redistricting effort and its potential impact on next year’s midterm elections
Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen, in Gaza City
Daily News Lesson August 01 2025

Gaza experiencing 'worst case' scenario of famine, leading aid group warns

Learn more about the worsening famine in Gaza and the growing international pressure on Israel to respond
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Daily News Lesson July 28 2025

What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump

Learn about the new trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union
Silicon Valley chip startup Cerebras unveils AI supercomputer
Daily News Lesson July 24 2025

What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters

Learn more about President Trump's new AI policy and what it means
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Daily News Lesson July 21 2025

What is publicly known about Trump’s yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Learn more about the friendship turned rivalry between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
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Daily News Lesson July 11 2025

Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable

Learn more about the floods in Texas and how local officials are responding to the tragedy
Heat wave hits Germany
Daily News Lesson July 10 2025

Long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes new normal

Learn more about the current heatwave and how it's affecting people across the world.
Educator Voice Callout: Department of Education
Post February 07 2025

Calling Pre-K through higher ed educators

Classroom's Educator Voice blog highlights educators' thoughts on key subjects in education and current events
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