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US-HISTORY-INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

Lesson Plan November 26 2024

Lesson plan: After helping Pilgrims, today's Wampanoag People continue to fight for their lands

Examine current issues facing Wampanoag People, the Native people who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims

Worshippers attend prayers marking the Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha in Attecoube, an area of Abidjan

Student Voices June 16 2023

5 facts to know about the Muslim holiday Eid

Learn about the history and traditions of Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

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.

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks through the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Daily Video December 17 2020

Classroom Resource: Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill

Why is another relief bill so important, and why has it been so hard to pass?

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Daily Video December 16 2020

Classroom resource: After ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations, dance companies get creative

How one holiday tradition is upended—but still alive—in this difficult year.

FILE PHOTO: Pfizer vaccine photo illustration

Daily Video December 11 2020

News Roundup: FDA panel approves vaccine; Washington begins transition

How long do you think it will take for life to return to normal after a vaccine is distributed?

Worker demonstrates use of an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer on United Airlines plane at IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston

Daily Video November 20 2020

What experts suggest families should and shouldn't do over Thanksgiving

Hear from a health expert about what to avoid this holiday season to stay safe

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Daily Video May 27 2019

Why ‘Happy Memorial Day’ is painful for some families

Learn more about Memorial Day and groups like TAPS who help families of fallen servicemembers.

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Daily News Lesson January 08 2018

Community service: Teaching kindness for kindness' sake

As the holiday season draws to a close, ask students to reflect on the meaning of empathy and kindness. In this daily news story, Extra looks at the impact and meaning of community service and why the winter break may be a more challenging time for students than many people may realize.

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