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Daily Video January 21 2015

State of the Union recap for students
In this year’s State of the Union address, President Obama called attention to the plight of the middle class and laid out his plans for changes to education policy.
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Post January 06 2015

A teachers' guide to the 114th Congress

Curious about the 114th Congress? We've got you covered, from predicted hot topics and the latest c…
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Post January 06 2015

Key issues for students to watch this Congress
The 114 th session of Congress begins today. Tell your class to keep an eye on these key iss…
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Post November 01 2014

Midterms 2014: resources for students
This year's midterm elections are here and PBS NewsHour Extra wants to share our best resources wit…
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Post October 29 2014

What students need to know about midterms
  Are your students confused about what midterm elections mean for the country? Use our …
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Post October 22 2014

Do Now: Why vote?
We asked students, why vote in the midterm elections? What issues matter the most to you?
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Lesson Plan April 24 2013

What are your thoughts on the 2013 Immigration Reform Proposal?
By: Greg Timmons Subjects Social Studies, U.S. Government, Language Arts, current eve…
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Lesson Plan April 19 2013

How do we define terrorism? - Lesson Plan
This lesson is adapted from Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy used with …
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Post April 15 2013

Gun Buyers Face Greater Scrutiny in Senate Bill
Families of the first graders killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Co…
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Post March 21 2013

Obama Visits Israel and West Bank
Published March 21, 2013 President Barack Obama is in Israel this week, marking his first pr…
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