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Native American activist Leonard Peltier welcomed after release from prison
Daily News Lesson October 16 2025

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier on adjusting to life at home after decades in prison

Learn about an indigenous leader who was pardoned by President Biden at the end of his term
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Daily News Lesson September 18 2025

Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy

Learn why a professional in charge of documenting history launched a new pro-democracy initiative after being fired from the federal government
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Daily News Lesson August 11 2025

Jesuit priest describes seeing ICE agents target migrants at immigration court

Learn more about how ICE agents are targeting migrants at immigration courts, as described by a Jesuit priest who witnessed it firsthand
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Educator Voices October 29 2021

Understanding media literacy and the role of local journalists
In celebration of Media Literacy Week, NewsHour Classroom hosted its Educator Voice Zoom series on the role of journalism throughout history.
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Lesson Plan January 04 2021

Educator Voice: Dr. Yohuru Williams on using history to teach the Capitol Riots

In this NewsHour lesson, Dr. Yohuru Williams delves into the historical context of the riot in Washington D.C.
Martin Luther King Giving "Dream" Speech
Lesson Plan August 28 2020

The March on Washington: Four teacher resources

A collection of five resources to examine the March on Washington and the Civil Rights Movement
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington
Lesson Plan February 03 2020

The State of the Union Address

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to evaluate the State of the Union speech and learn its history

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