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Tennessee Republicans vote to expel Democratic lawmakers from statehouse in Nashville, TN

Lesson Plan April 12 2023

Lesson plan: Why Frederick Douglass and Rep. Justin Pearson discussed the Fourth of July in their speeches

In this lesson, students will read excerpts from Rep. Justin Pearson’s speech and Frederick Douglass’s famous speech, “What To The Slave is the Fourth of July?”

Daily News Lesson July 06 2022

How Americans view their country and identity

Have your students write their own response to the question “What does it mean for you to be an American?” for a chance to be published on PBS NewsHour Classroom!

Multiple People Shot At Fourth Of July Parade In Chicago Suburb

Daily News Lesson July 05 2022

Mass shooting at Fourth of July parade in Illinois kills at least six

Learn the known details about a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois

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Lesson plan: Why Frederick Douglass and Rep. Justin Pearson discussed the Fourth of July in their speeches

How Americans view their country and identity

Mass shooting at Fourth of July parade in Illinois kills at least six