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Lesson Plan January 15 2026

Lesson plan: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail and Jan. 6

Examine the words of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" in relation to Jan. 6

Lesson Plan January 05 2026

Student guide to Jan. 6: Lesson plans, timeline, key terms

View this study guide to learn more about the Jan. 6 hearings and to access a timeline, key terms and class activities

Daily News Lesson January 02 2026

Lesson plan: What news stories mattered most to your students this past year?

Create an end-of-year online magazine of the top 10 news stories from this past year

Daily Video November 24 2025

This Thanksgiving, elevate student voice by teaching the power of listening

This Thanksgiving, teach students the importance of storytelling, and most of all, listening

Lesson Plan September 16 2025

Lesson plan: Constitution Day and active citizenship

Explore the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day!

The moon rises between the "Tribute in Light" illuminated next to One World Trade Center during 911 anniversary, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey

Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: 9/11 — Ways to reflect on the day’s legacy

Generate and discuss questions about the day of 9/11 and its legacy

Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through comics

Learn how comics can be a unique and powerful way to discuss history

Lesson Plan August 29 2025

7 resources for teaching about Labor Day

Help students understand the history of the labor movement and its relevance today

Daily News Lesson June 19 2025

What Juneteenth means for Americans, according to teacher Opal Lee

Learn about the origins of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

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Daily Video February 17 2025

Revealing the painful last moments of George Washington's life

A series of historical documents sheds light on the final moments of George Washington, whose cause of death has been a mystery for hundreds of years.

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