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U.S. President Trump meets with French President Macron, in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 26 2025

Top Trump officials accidentally texted U.S. war plans to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg

National security officials used the commercial messaging app Signal to communicate military operational details
Labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest on Capitol Hill, in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 17 2025

The history of civil service and the impact of Trump's slashing of the workforce

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs
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Daily News Lesson March 04 2025

Black women serving in Senate together reflect on historic first and making an impact

Hear from Senators Alsobrooks and Blunt Rochester on the importance of representation
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Lesson Plan November 05 2024

Lesson plan: Polling pitfalls

What do people need to consider when evaluating public opinion polls?
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Lesson Plan November 04 2024

Choose one: 7 engaging civics lessons

Check out these 7 video lessons on voting rights, political parties, media bias and more
Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Daily News Lesson October 01 2024

Florida faces another round of rebuilding after 3rd hurricane in 13 months

Devastating toll from the hurricane continues to grow
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at federal court in New York City
Daily News Lesson September 30 2024

A look at New York Mayor Eric Adams' federal fraud and bribery charges

Examine the significance of Adams being the first modern-era New York City mayor to be indicted
FILE PHOTO: People walk next to a Google logo during a trade fair in Hannover Messe
Daily News Lesson August 20 2024

Judge rules Google broke antitrust laws to maintain search monopoly

Learn about this landmark ruling and what it means for the future of online search
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Student Voices May 30 2024

Student Movie Recommendation: 'Bridge of Spies' finds a connection between the two sides of the Cold War

Hear from one high school student about why a movie set in during the Cold War is relevant today
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Lesson Plan February 16 2024

Lesson plan: Analyze 2020 and 2024 presidential campaign ads

In this lesson plan, students will discuss what makes advertisements effective and examine ads produced by the 2020 presidential campaigns.
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