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Daily News Lesson December 13 2021

Dec. 13, 2021: News summary with video & discussion questions

Kentucky tornado aftermath, climate change's effects on historic Michigan fishing village

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

Daily News Lesson December 05 2021

How teachers are talking about the Oxford school shooting

Discuss ways to process tragedies such as the school shooting in Oxford, Michigan

Bottled water distributed in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Daily News Lesson October 26 2021

'Environmental racism' leaves another majority Black city in Michigan with undrinkable water

Learn why one community blames governmental inaction for unsafe drinking water

Daily Video November 04 2020

Student Reporting Labs: Michigan teens on pins and needles before state called

Watch these students and their teacher eagerly await to hear how Michigan is called this election.

Fauci, Redfield testify at U.S. Senate hearing on coronavirus response in Washington

Daily Video October 09 2020

News Roundup: Measuring COVID response as it spreads through White House

Dr. Anthony Fauci explains how the national response to COVID-19 could have gone better, while uncertainty emanates from the White House

Daily Video June 13 2019

How Michigan schools welcome refugees from Syria and Yemen

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn about the challenges and the triumphs of recent refugee students to the U.S.

Daily Video August 04 2017

What Flint schools are doing to protect children from lead

When the city of Flint, Michigan began using the Flint River as a water source to save money three years ago, the water flowing through the aging pipes caused lead, a neurotoxin that affects brain development, to leach into the water supply.

Daily Video January 21 2016

Poison water in Flint affects everyone’s health—especially kids

A man-made water crisis in Flint, Michigan began five years ago when the city government decided to switch water sources in an effort to save money.

Student Voices September 14 2006

Student Voice: New Michigan graduation requirements shortchange many students

The Michigan legislature recently raised its state's high school graduation requirements to include more credits. Nick Thomas, a 17-year-old reporter with 8-18 Media, looks at some possible drawbacks of the change and its effects on a variety of students with differing career goals.

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