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Lesson Plan January 19 2024

Lesson plan: Key economic issues concerning disability advocates

Learn about some of the most critical issues that people with disabilities face in the U.S.

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Daily News Lesson September 29 2021

In U.S., trade jobs remain stigmatized and low-wage workers qualify for better paying jobs

Questions remain about the labor force and the problems that plagued the economy even prior to the start of COVID-19

U.S. President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington

Daily News Lesson April 29 2021

Discuss Biden's address with your students

Watch clips from Biden's address to Congress and discuss what should be national priority going forward

Fast-Food Strikes in 50 U.S. Cities Seeking $15 Per Hour

Student Voices January 08 2016

Make minimum wage a livable wage

By Lily Warlen Lily was inspired to write this essay after reading PBS NewsHour economics col…

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Daily Video November 11 2015

Will raising the minimum wage help workers?

Thousands of fast food and other low-wage workers protested across the country Tuesday as part of a growing movement calling for a $15 minimum wage.

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