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Daily News Lesson July 11 2024

Decades-old lawsuit against the gun industry may soon end

Learn about how changing laws in Indiana may close a 25-year lawsuit effort to reduce gun violence in Gary, Indiana

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Daily News Lesson October 30 2023

Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after Maine mass shooting

Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after Maine mass shooting

Eight Dead After Shooting At Outlet Mall In Texas

Daily News Lesson May 10 2023

Remembering the 8 people killed in Texas mall attack + Newswrap 5/10/23 + Student video

Remember the people whose lives were taken in a mass shooting in Texas

Kansas City man charged for shooting Black teen who went to the wrong house

Daily News Lesson April 18 2023

Top lesson: 16-year-old Ralph Yarl shot + Newswrap 4/18/23 + Student Video

Take the time to discuss with your students why Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot for going to the wrong house

Aftermath of shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan

Educator Voices December 08 2021

Thoughts from a Michigan teacher on the Oxford shooting

Hear from one Michigan educator on what can be done now to address school shootings in the wake of tragedy at Oxford High School

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Student Voices December 06 2021

How teens want to solve America's school shooting problem

One thing all students agreed on: change is possible and action must be taken

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Educator Voices February 24 2021

Educator Voice: Educators/staff discuss the other pandemic — gun violence

Educators from around the country discuss ways to teach students about gun violence as part of our ZOOM series.

Daily News Lesson February 14 2021

On Parkland anniversary, learn about Fred Guttenberg's daughter Jamie and 'finding the helpers' in life

Students will meet Fred Guttenberg, father of 14-year-old Jamie Guttenberg, who was killed in the Parkland school shooting four years ago.

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Daily News Lesson March 27 2018

March For Our Lives: Ways to debrief with students this week

While other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students' lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward.

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Daily News Lesson March 14 2018

Does Trump's school safety plan make schools safer?

The Trump Administration shared its plan to end school shootings on Sunday. It was met with wide criticism for not doing enough to address the problem.

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