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Daily News Lesson July 22 2025

Flint removes thousands of lead pipes in major milestone, but these problems remain

Discuss why the city of Flint, Michigan continues to struggle with the fallout from lead in the water

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Daily Video May 15 2020

How COVID disproportionately affects people of color

In this PBS NewsHour EXTRA current events lesson, learn how COVID-19 disproportionately affects communities of color and what is being done to address the problem.

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Daily Video November 21 2019

Sharing innovation and invention stories

In this lesson plan, students will watch and discuss three short STEM videos produced by NewsHour's teen reporters

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Daily Video August 04 2017

What Flint schools are doing to protect children from lead

When the city of Flint, Michigan began using the Flint River as a water source to save money three years ago, the water flowing through the aging pipes caused lead, a neurotoxin that affects brain development, to leach into the water supply.

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Daily Video March 07 2016

Clinton and Trump aim to keep strong leads in Michigan primary

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump show a sizable lead in the polls in Michigan, the largest of four states to hold primary contests on Tuesday.

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Daily Video January 21 2016

Poison water in Flint affects everyone’s health—especially kids

A man-made water crisis in Flint, Michigan began five years ago when the city government decided to switch water sources in an effort to save money.

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