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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…
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Post November 21 2013

Living Wage Resource Guide
As the cost of living goes up in urban centers throughout the country, stagnant wages are making it…
Fast-Food Strikes in 50 U.S. Cities Seeking $15 Per Hour
Post August 29 2013

Why It Might Be Hard to Get a Burger Today
Fast-food workers across the U.S. are striking as part of a larger campaign to demand higher wages …
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Lesson Plan August 08 2013

The Great Gatsby curve - Lesson Plan
By Katie Gould, Teacher Resource Producer for NewsHour Extra Subjects Economics, Gove…
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Post May 06 2013

Young People Face Worst Job Market in 50 Years
Young people in the U.S. are experiencing more difficulties starting their careers than at any time…
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Post April 01 2013

Cyprus Bailout the Latest in Eurozone Woes
Published March 28, 2013 A solution was reached Monday, March 25, to avert a large-scale ban…
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