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Daily Video June 17 2020

What will schools look like when they reopen?
Explore the plans of one school district in Texas that is re-opening now. Consider ways schools might re-open safely and fairly in the fall.
Protesters rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta
Daily Video June 16 2020

Atlanta shooting of Rayshard Brooks
Discuss Atlanta police shooting of Rayshard Brooks, use of force rules and police reforms.
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Daily Video June 15 2020

Take this school counselor's quiz to understand how you connect with others
In this lesson plan, find out how understanding your individual "love languages" can help you stay connected even in times of isolation.
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Daily Video June 11 2020

Philonise Floyd testifies before Congress day after brother's funeral
Reflect on the changes in American society since the killing of George Floyd and discuss the changes that may still be yet to come.
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Massachusetts
Daily Video June 07 2020

How COVID affected end-of-year high school experiences
In this NewsHour EXTRA lesson plan, hear graduating high school seniors discuss their hopes and dreams amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Demonstrators rally near the White House against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd in Washington, D.C.
Daily Video June 05 2020

Help students understand the relationship between the police and the military
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the history of the militarization of police departments across the country.
Terrence Floyd visits site where his late brother George was taken into police custody in Minneapolis
Daily Video June 03 2020

Minneapolis residents explain experiences with overt and systemic racism
In this NewsHour lesson, learn about the history of race relations in Minnesota and how it echoes throughout the country.
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.
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Daily Video May 28 2020

Social media's role in monitoring misinformation
In this NewsHour EXTRA lesson, learn about Twitter's new initiative to fact check the tweets of influential figures such as President Trump and how it has stirred debate over the role of social media platforms as content moderators.
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Daily Video May 21 2020

COVID-19 adds to local concerns over Keystone XL pipeline
In this NewsHour EXTRA lesson, learn about health risks that thousands of out-of-state oil workers may bring into communities along the Keystone XL pipeline route.
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