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Lesson Plan January 19 2024

Lesson plan: How shortage of direct care workers affects people with disabilities

Discuss ways home health shortages have become a major obstacle for people with disabilities
Tourists walk past the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Lesson Plan January 12 2024

Lesson plan: Shutting down government shutdowns

Learn about government shutdowns and discuss the best way to end or prevent them
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Daily News Lesson January 08 2024

Brooks and Capehart on Supreme Court deciding if Trump can remain on ballots

Hear from Brooks and Capehart on a range of issues, including the Supreme Court hearing about Trump ballot removal
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Lesson Plan January 06 2024

Student guide to Jan. 6: Lesson plans, timeline, key terms

View this study guide to learn more about the Jan. 6 hearings and to access a timeline, key terms and class activities
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Daily News Lesson December 19 2023

Political experts examine America’s divisions heading into 2024 election

Hear from experts on why polarization and division might be increasing, and what most concerns them
pbS Voting act
Daily News Lesson December 06 2023

How challenges to the Voting Rights Act could reshape the political landscape

Learn about challenges to a landmark voting law that may weaken voter protections
Site of 3rd Republican presidential debate in Miami
Daily News Lesson November 10 2023

Republican presidential hopefuls make their case

Learn about the most recent Republican primary debate
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington
Daily News Lesson November 02 2023

Supreme Court takes on cases involving public officials blocking social media followers

Supreme Court takes on cases involving public officials blocking social media followers
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Daily News Lesson October 30 2023

Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after Maine mass shooting

Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after Maine mass shooting
U.S. House of Representatives elect Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 26 2023

Republicans select Mike Johnson as House Speaker

Learn about the new Speaker of the House, as well as the responsibilities of the position
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