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FILE PHOTO: Finals of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington

Lesson Plan June 25 2026

Lesson plan: Can you define winning words from the Scripps National Spelling Bee?

Have students test their obscure word knowledge through a fun Kahoot game. Can they define winning Scripps National Spelling Bee words from the past several years?

Woman reading a book, indoor light, hands close-up

Daily News Lesson January 13 2026

Efforts underway to rekindle a love for reading

Reading for pleasure has fallen by some 40 percent in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running downward trend.

Daily News Lesson April 23 2024

A Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning

Hear from one teacher on how she inspires her students to love reading

Student Voices July 22 2022

Book Q&A: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang on discovering identity in 'You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids'

NewsHour Classroom intern Evelyn Chi speaks with author and journalist Frances Kai-Hwa Wang about her new book, 'You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids.'

Daily News Lesson July 22 2022

Book Q&A: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang on discovering identity in 'You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids'

NewsHour Classroom intern Evelyn Chi speaks with author and journalist Frances Kai-Hwa Wang about her new book, 'You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids.'

Student Voices May 27 2016

A high school senior's top 6 NewsHour-reviewed books to read before college

By Amanda Wilcox The following six books have had a great impact on me not just due …

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