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FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington

Daily News Lesson April 24 2025

Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights

How will the Court interpret the First Amendment to come to their decision

FILE PHOTO: British author Salman Rushdie listens during an interview with Reuters in London

Daily News Lesson August 16 2022

Salman Rushdie, literary champion of free speech, recovering after attack

Learn about Salman Rushdie, a novelist and free expression advocate who was recently attacked

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Lesson Plan August 28 2020

Lesson plan: Music and speeches at the March on Washington

Examine the words and art of individuals who helped lead the March on Washington

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh departs his suburban Washington home in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Daily Video September 18 2018

Study guide: #MeToo and the Supreme Court confirmation process

NewsHour Extra provides the latest classroom resources in the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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