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Daily News Lesson February 14 2021

On Parkland anniversary, learn about Fred Guttenberg's daughter Jamie and 'finding the helpers' in life
Students will meet Fred Guttenberg, father of 14-year-old Jamie Guttenberg, who was killed in the Parkland school shooting four years ago.
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Post May 13 2019

Educator Voice: Want to appreciate teachers? Then put an end to gun violence
by Hayley Breden, high school social studies teacher, Denver, Colorado Every May, there ar…
People hold up the phone lights during a moment of silence at a vigil for the victims of the shooting at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School in Highlands Ranch
Daily Video May 10 2019

Ways to discuss school shootings with students after STEM School and UNCC
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to discuss the effects of school shootings on students and teachers.
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Daily News Lesson June 03 2018

Connection Challenge: Students leave social comfort zones to build stronger, safer communities
Inspired by Parkland students, schools across the U.S. participated in the Connection Challenge as a way to step out of their comfort zones and connect with other young people at school who they wouldn't normally interact with.
Deadly Shooting At Santa Fe High School In Texas Leaves 10 Dead
Daily News Lesson May 22 2018

Santa Fe study guide: Have school shootings become part of American culture?
Learn about the lives of the eight students and two teachers killed in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday, May 18th.
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Daily News Lesson March 27 2018

March For Our Lives: Ways to debrief with students this week
While other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students' lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward.
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Student Voices March 26 2018

'We were there. We were making history.' Students reflect on the March For Our Lives
From registering voters to student reporting, from the role of race to the underrepresentation of trans youth voices, five students share their reflections on the March For Our Lives.
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Student Voices March 23 2018

'March For Our Lives' offers valuable civics' lesson: Don't be afraid of your government
If you are a student participating in one of the March For Our Lives marches, send a picture of yourself at the event to newshourextra@gmail.com and we may include it on our website. Include your name, grade, city and a caption that captures what you remember most about the day.
Montgomery County students demonstrate in front of the White House in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 14 2018

Will school walkouts inspire lawmakers to act?
Thousands of students will participate in walkouts across the U.S. today to end gun violence in schools.
Activists install 7000 shoes on the lawn in front of the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 14 2018

Does Trump's school safety plan make schools safer?
The Trump Administration shared its plan to end school shootings on Sunday. It was met with wide criticism for not doing enough to address the problem.
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