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Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through comics

Learn how comics can be a unique and powerful way to discuss history
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Daily News Lesson July 01 2025

How stories and civil dialogue help young people overcome differences

"They're not trying to win an argument. They're personal stories." — Colum McCann, author
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Daily News Lesson February 12 2025

Art in action: ‘Poet of Havana’ uses his music to address pain caused by politics

Learn about an artist who takes a unique approach to politics in art
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Educator Voices February 05 2025

Educator Voice: Why writing must remain fundamental to English class

Emily Kirkpatrick, executive director of NCTE, explains the strong, supportive community English teachers find when they meet in person
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2024

Remembering poet Nikki Giovanni

Learn about the life and legacy of a major U.S. poet
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Daily News Lesson December 11 2024

Student and teacher connect decades later over small act of kindness

Students learn about the impact of saying thank you in this StoryCorps animated video
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Daily Video November 26 2024

This Thanksgiving, elevate student voice by teaching the power of listening

This Thanksgiving, teach students the importance of storytelling, and most of all, listening.
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Lesson Plan November 26 2024

Lesson plan: After helping Pilgrims, today's Wampanoag People continue to fight for their lands

Examine current issues facing Wampanoag People, the Native people who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims
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Daily News Lesson November 22 2024

Lesson plan: Elevate student voice through the power of listening

Based on StoryCorps' inspiring storytelling strategies — including listening
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Daily News Lesson November 08 2024

A Democracy Minute: Michele Norris on shifting perceptions of race

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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