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Protest against the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video January 08 2021

Classroom Resource: Police response at the Capitol raises issues of ‘white privilege’
In this lesson, discuss the treatment of the violent mob at the Capitol by law enforcement versus the heavy-handed tactics employed on peaceful protests over racial justice.
Trump supporters breach the US Capitol
Daily Video January 06 2021

Classroom resource: Three ways to teach the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Here are three ways to discuss Wednesday's insurrection at the Capitol with your class.
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington
Post January 06 2021

How to engage students in civil discourse following events at the U.S. Capitol
In this resource, teacher David Cutler of Brimmer and May School in Mass. shares three civic action…
A sign urging residents to vote stands in Atlanta
Daily Video January 05 2021

Classroom Resource: Georgia voters to decide balance of power in Senate
Discuss what's at stake in today's Georgia runoff elections.
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Lesson Plan January 04 2021

Educator Voice: Dr. Yohuru Williams on using history to teach the Capitol Riots

In this NewsHour lesson, Dr. Yohuru Williams delves into the historical context of the riot in Washington D.C.
FILE PHOTO: Workers of the FDNY EMS receive COVID-19 Moderna vaccine in New York
Daily Video January 03 2021

News Roundup: As new year begins, a new vaccine and new government on horizon
Discuss a difficult and memorable year and what has been happening over the holiday break.
Democrat's and Republican's agreement on Covid-19 relief bill in Washington
Daily Video December 31 2020

Classroom resource: What the relief bill could mean for K-12 education
Explore how the latest Congressional relief bill will affect K-12 education.
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Daily Video December 28 2020

Classroom resource: Long-term effects of childhood trauma
Explore the ways childhood trauma can lead to further harm, and what can be done about it
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Lesson Plan December 23 2020

Lesson plan: Why drug testing after release from prison makes getting back to life harder
This lesson is part of our Searching for Justice series on criminal justice reform.For a Google doc…
A medical worker vaccinates a school teacher against the coronavirus disease in Domodedovo
Daily Video December 20 2020

News Roundup: Congress reaches an agreement on COVID relief bill
Congress finalized a deal on Sunday for a $900 billion COVID relief bill.
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