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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Powell attends a press conference, in Washington

Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

How the Federal Reserve uses higher interest rates to fight inflation

Lesson examines the meaning of interest rates and why the Fed is raising them

FILE PHOTO: Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Greeley, Colorado

Daily News Lesson February 28 2023

Top stories: Report details child labor exploitation + News wrap 2/28/23 + Student video

The Biden administration has vowed to crack down after media report on child labor exploitation by major companies

Close-up of black adolescent having a therapy session with psychologist.

Educator Voices February 27 2023

Educator Voice: The youth mental health crisis — What teachers need to know

Teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg shares thoughts on teen mental health crisis and resources that can help

FILE PHOTO: Grocery store in Washington

Daily News Lesson September 14 2022

Inflation remains stubbornly high

Learn why inflation remains a persistent problem with the national economy

U.S. President Biden delivers remarks on student loan debt relief plan at the White House in Washington

Daily News Lesson August 25 2022

Biden cancels student debt for millions of Americans

Find out why the Biden administration is forgiving some debt for students who took out federal loans

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks about climate change outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Daily News Lesson August 08 2022

The senate passes long-awaited climate bill

Learn what is in the climate and health care bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act

Pennsylvania Schools Distribute Lunches While Closed For Coronavirus

Daily News Lesson June 28 2022

Congress extends school lunch program at last minute

Learn how late vote may have jeopardized summer meals for nearly 7 million children

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing in Washington

Daily News Lesson August 24 2021

The FDA grants full approval for vaccine

Hear the latest from Dr. Anthony Fauci about formal vaccine approval and what it might mean for lagging vaccination rates

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Daily Video August 10 2020

Explainer: Trump's executive orders and the limits of presidential power

In this lesson, explore the long-standing constitutional controversies around the power of executive orders.

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Daily News Lesson January 27 2019

Student breakdown on the government shutdown

Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan with your students for the latest on the government shutdown.

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