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Daily Video February 28 2019

Study guide: Michael Cohen hearing
Learn more about the Michael Cohen hearing with your students using this NewsHour lesson plan.
Claudia Maquin mother of Jakelin Caal, a 7-year-old girl who handed herself in to U.S. border agents earlier this month and died after developing a high fever while in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reacts during her daughter's funeral
Daily Video December 27 2018

Why children in U.S. custody need specific pediatric expertise
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn why specific pediatric expertise is needed in the care for immigrant children.
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Daily News Lesson October 15 2018

UN Climate Change Report: What your students need to know
Talk with your students about the UN's latest report on climate change and how young people can use their voice to support policies that protect the environment.
Christine Blasey Ford at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily Video October 04 2018

#MonitoringTheMidterms: FBI investigation into Kavanaugh wraps up
Use this lesson with your students to discuss Thursday's news that the FBI has wrapped up their investigation on sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh departs his suburban Washington home in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Daily Video September 18 2018

Study guide: #MeToo and the Supreme Court confirmation process
NewsHour Extra provides the latest classroom resources in the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Florida Voters Cast Their Ballots In State's Primary
Daily Video September 05 2018

Monitoring the Midterms: Why Arizona, Nevada and Florida are worth watching
Have your students choose the most relevant and interesting races to watch in the 2018 midterm elections. They should start with their own local and state elections!
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Daily News Lesson August 27 2018

The public service legacy of Sen. John McCain
Learn more about the life of Sen. John McCain with your students. What aspects of McCain's life struck you the most? What do you think he will most be remembered for?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Upsets Rep. Joseph Crowley In NY Primary
Daily News Lesson July 14 2018

Monitoring the midterms: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other primary result indicators
Interested in clear, unbiased news coverage for your students on the 2018 midterm elections? Check out NewsHour Extra's resources on what the primaries could mean for the Democratic Party, especially 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory in New York. June's primaries also went well for President Trump's candidates.
President Trump introduces Supreme Court nominee in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 10 2018

Trump’s Supreme Court pick is a lesson in the three branches of government
On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
People protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies in New York City
Daily News Lesson July 03 2018

Study guide: Supreme Court ruling on the travel ban
In a 5-4 decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges to President Donald Trump’s third travel ban -- aimed at mostly Muslim countries.
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