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Day 3 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Daily News Lesson July 19 2024

Trump claims 'greatest invasion in history' happening at southern border

Watch and fact-check clips from Trump's speech at the RNC.

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) trial in connection with an alleged corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in New York City

Daily News Lesson July 18 2024

New Jersey Sen. Menendez convicted of corruption charges

Democratic leaders call for his resignation

Daily News Lesson July 17 2024

Connections between religion and politics in America

Learn about one pastor's opinions on religion and politics

Daily News Lesson July 16 2024

Art in action: How students can explore history through art in a national competiton

See the projects made by students in this year's National History Day competition

Daily News Lesson July 11 2024

Decades-old lawsuit against the gun industry may soon end

Learn about how changing laws in Indiana may close a 25-year lawsuit effort to reduce gun violence in Gary, Indiana

Daily News Lesson July 03 2024

Oklahoma education head discusses why he's mandating public schools teach the Bible

Learn about Oklahoma's new requirement for the Bible to be taught in all public schools

President Richard Nixon seated at his desk in the White House Oval Office

Lesson Plan April 12 2024

Lesson plan: Watergate and the limits of presidential power

On August 9, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon resigned from the Oval Office. Use this resource to teach young people about this period in U.S. history.

Daily News Lesson April 07 2024

Brooks and Capehart discuss war in Gaza following deaths of World Central Kitchen aid workers

Discussion as to whether or not the attack was a turning point ensues

Daily News Lesson March 13 2024

Gangs edge Haiti to brink of collapse as regional leaders seek solutions

Hear about recent moves by gangs in Haiti to remove the government from power

Lesson Plan February 16 2024

Lesson plan: Analyze 2020 and 2024 presidential campaign ads

In this lesson plan, students will discuss what makes advertisements effective and examine ads produced by the 2020 presidential campaigns.

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