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Migrants arrive at Union Station in Washington
Daily News Lesson September 08 2022

Emergency declared as Republican governors send migrant buses to Washington — and other news for Sept. 9, 2022
Let your students choose which news story they want to learn about today!
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Lesson Plan September 01 2022

Lesson plan: For Labor Day, explore this labor/management 'negotiation' scenario

In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the role unions played in workers' rights and why we have Labor Day.
A family walks amid flood waters on their way to their village, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Mehar
Daily News Lesson September 01 2022

Millions of flood victims in Pakistan now at risk of waterborne disease
Learn about the continued dangers to a nation reeling from a historic natural disaster
Australian Open
Daily News Lesson August 30 2022

A look at Serena Williams' legacy as she nears retirement
Discuss the on- and off-court legacy of the most accomplished tennis player in history
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Daily News Lesson August 22 2022

Why U.S. teachers are leaving the profession
Hear from educators why many teachers are leaving schools, leading to teacher shortages
Lake Powell reaches historic low levels as Colorado River is named the most endangered river in the United States
Daily News Lesson August 18 2022

What is happening to the Colorado River? New water restrictions underscore severity of climate crisis
Learn how droughts have pushed federal officials to impose new regulations on water use in the western U.S.
FILE PHOTO: British author Salman Rushdie listens during an interview with Reuters in London
Daily News Lesson August 16 2022

Salman Rushdie, literary champion of free speech, recovering after attack
Learn about Salman Rushdie, a novelist and free expression advocate who was recently attacked
Trump FBI
Daily News Lesson August 10 2022

FBI searches Donald Trump’s Florida home
Learn what is known about an FBI search of Donald Trump's hotel and residence in Florida
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks about climate change outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 08 2022

The senate passes long-awaited climate bill
Learn what is in the climate and health care bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act
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Daily News Lesson August 05 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner now faces 9 years in a Russian prison
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