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A man places roses at the 9/11 Memorial ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.

Daily News Lesson September 13 2021

Educators reflect on the significance of teaching about 9/11

Hear from educators around the country on why teaching about 9/11 is important to them — and to students

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing in Washington

Daily News Lesson September 10 2021

Dr. Fauci on Biden's new efforts to increase vaccination rates

Discuss the new Biden administration vaccination and testing guidelines for federal and private employees

The U.S flag and the Texas State flag fly over the Texas State Capitol as the state senate debates the #SB6 bathroom bill in Austin

Daily News Lesson September 03 2021

Supreme Court allows restrictive abortion law in Texas to go forward

Learn about the new Texas law that challenges the 1973 Roe v. Wade and 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey Supreme Court cases

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Lesson Plan August 29 2021

Lesson plan: Native American boarding schools and human rights

Students will examine primary source photos before and after learning about Native American boarding schools in the U.S. and the long-term effects of such policies

Feb 13, 2021; Austin, TX, USA; Warming centers have opened Saturday for people experiencing homelessness as temperatures

Daily News Lesson August 27 2021

One city in Texas criminalizes tent camps used by homeless people

Discuss new laws in one city that criminalize actions associated with homelessness

U.S. forces assist in Afghanistan evacuation

Daily News Lesson August 23 2021

Afghan refugees face massive bureaucratic hurdles coming to U.S.

Learn about some of the difficulties refugees face in getting out of Afghanistan

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on federal government coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response in Washington

Daily News Lesson August 13 2021

Dr. Fauci explains booster shots and the delta variant’s threat to children

Understand the delta variant and how unvaccinated children can take precautions

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Daily News Lesson August 12 2021

Democrats push for broader investments in jobs, families and climate change

Discuss the Senate bill that would provide $3.5 trillion in investments for climate change, family programs and health programs

Daily News Lesson August 11 2021

Cuban protests find youth allies in Miami

Discuss protests in Cuba and Miami, and explore who is leading them and what voices may be left out

Manatee County COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site

Daily News Lesson August 06 2021

School districts sue as mayor defies Arkansas mask mandate ban

Discuss the challenges some states are making to local rules about masking in public schools

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