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U.S. President Trump speaks about the U.S response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House
Daily Video March 12 2020

Coronavirus update: Health questions, Trump's speech, schools' response
Use this NewsHour Extra lesson to learn about Trump's address concerning the coronavirus and how schools and colleges are reacting.
United States Census 2020 merchandise is seen on an information desk at an event where U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke at a Census Town Hall at the Louis Armstrong Middle School in Queens, New York City
Daily Video March 09 2020

What your students need to know about the 2020 Census
In this NewsHour Extra lesson, learn about Census 2020 and why the U.S. conducts the census.
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Post February 24 2020

Educator Voice: How journalism builds curiosity and confidence in our students
By Mitch Schwartz, Cynthia Booker and Amy Woods As Scholastic Journalism Week hosted by the Jou…
House Judiciary Committee impeachment markup hearing
Daily Video January 24 2020

Trump impeachment trial: The first two days
In this NewsHour Extra lesson, learn and discuss the latest on President Trump's impeachment trial.
Chief Justice Roberts swears in senators for impeachment trial of President Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video January 22 2020

Student guide: Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump
Use this NewsHour Extra lesson plan to learn about the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
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Daily Video January 14 2020

Student guide to the Democratic primary debates
Learn about the Iowa caucuses and what to watch out for in Tuesday's Democratic debate.
The first copies of the inaugural Los Angeles Register newspaper run off the presses in Santa Ana
Daily Video December 23 2019

How the disappearance of local news hurts civic engagement
Directions : Read the summary, watch the video and answer the questions. You can turn on the "CC" …
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Daily Video December 20 2019

Here's what students had to say about the Democratic debate
Check out this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson plan on how students reacted to the Democratic debate.
House Judiciary Committee holds evidenciary hearing on Trump impeachment inquiry on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily Video December 10 2019

Civic engagement? Students reflect on combative impeachment hearing
In Monday's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democrats summed up their case for impeachment of President Trump.
House Speaker Pelosi speaks about Trump impeachment inquiry on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily Video December 06 2019

Lesson plan: House drafts impeachment articles
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to find out the latest on the impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump.
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