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Daily Video June 16 2015

Shift in U.S. policy opens Cuba to American tourists

The end of the embargo on Cuba brings new possibilities for tourism and cross-cultural exchange with a country that has a fraught relationship with the U.S.

Daily Video April 17 2015

The history of the U.S. welfare program and reform

Welfare recipients have come into the spotlight as states crack down on how they can spend welfare money.

Daily Video March 30 2015

How an Afghan dressmaker became a policy-maker

When Kamila Sidiqi was a teenager during Taliban rule in Afghanistan, she was not permitted to work, attend school or leave her house without a male chaperone. Today, she holds the powerful position of deputy chief of staff to Afghan President Ashraf Ghan

Daily Video January 23 2015

How U.S. laws on maternity leave impact new parents

The United States and the island nation of Papua New Guinea are unique as the only two countries that do not guarantee paid time off for new moms to care for their infants.

Daily Video January 16 2015

How to learn about the Chinese economy through rap songs

An American rapper and comedian’s popular videos are taking a new approach to the issue of rising prices in China.

Post November 04 2014

Post-election resources for your class

Looking for a way to start a conversation in your class about the 2014 midterm election and results…

Daily Video September 16 2014

Chinese company’s purchase could impact the U.S. food industry

A Chinese company has bought the biggest pork producer in the U.S., raising concerns that the deal will pave the way for more foreign takeovers of major U.S. companies.

Daily Video August 07 2014

African markets set to skyrocket, leaders say

Discussions at the U.S.-Africa Leaders summit in Washington, D.C. this week highlighted Africa’s strong potential for economic growth.

Lesson Plan January 15 2014

Lesson plan: NPR's Planet Money makes a t-shirt

Take your class along for the ride with NPR’s exciting around-the-world video tour

Lesson Plan January 15 2014

Lesson plan: Busy Bees T-Shirt Company

By Tina Yalen, NBCT, Early Adolescence: Social Studies/HistoryRepurposed by Katie Gould , former PB…

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