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Daily Video March 23 2020

PBS 2-minute news summary: coronavirus, 2020 Olympics postponed, Afghanistan

In this current events lesson, check out the PBS NewsHour from Mon. March 23rd, on the cancellation of the Olympics and an update on Afghanistan.

Yo-Yo Ma Performs On SiriusXM's Symphony Hall At The SiriusXM Washington D.C. Studios

Daily Video March 20 2020

Yo-Yo Ma provides comfort in a time of crisis

In this NewsHour current events lesson. Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, provides comfort in this time of crisis.

Anti-extradition bill protesters wave flags with Chinese calligraphy that reads "Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times", at a mass demonstration after a woman was shot in the eye during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport, in Hong Kong

Daily Video August 15 2019

Study guide: Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests

Use this NewsHour Extra lesson plan to learn about the pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong over the past few months.

Members of the Beatles cross Abbey Road in London

Post August 09 2019

Educator Voice: Why The Beatles' message of love never fails me

Members of the Beatles, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, cross Abbey Road…

Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the Candie's Foundation 10th anniversary "Event to Prevent" benefit in New York

Daily News Lesson August 16 2018

Talk with your students about Aretha Franklin: They all know the Queen of Soul

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' died at her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Use this NewsHour lesson to find out what it is about the Queen of Soul that makes both young and old dance and sing along to her music.

Daily Video October 20 2017

Trombone Shorty inspires a new generation of musicians

The musician Troy Andrews, known as "Trombone Shorty," started playing the trombone on the streets of New Orleans at age 4, and led his first band at age 8.

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