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Daily News Lesson May 22 2025

Educator works to restore dignity to political disagreements

Learn about one educator's pursuit of a better way of talking across division

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Daily News Lesson April 14 2025

What is the role of public service in the U.S.?

Discuss the roles of public servants the role of government in U.S. life

President George H.W. Bush Interviewed for "The Presidents' Gatekeepers"

Daily Video December 03 2018

President George H.W. Bush's life as a public servant

Students will learn about the life of President George H.W. Bush in this PBS NewsHour lesson plan.

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Daily News Lesson January 08 2018

Community service: Teaching kindness for kindness' sake

As the holiday season draws to a close, ask students to reflect on the meaning of empathy and kindness. In this daily news story, Extra looks at the impact and meaning of community service and why the winter break may be a more challenging time for students than many people may realize.

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