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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.

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

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

Daily News Lesson December 19 2023

America at a Crossroads: 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

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