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Lesson Plan January 07 2019

Special Olympics' federal funding may be in jeopardy
Since its founding in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy, the …
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Daily Video January 03 2019

What news stories do students want to see in 2019?
Middle and high school students across the U.S. recently shared what issues they would like to see the news media cover in 2019. Check out what they had to say!
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Daily Video December 27 2018

Why children in U.S. custody need specific pediatric expertise
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn why specific pediatric expertise is needed in the care for immigrant children.
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Daily Video December 26 2018

Newark Youth Court brings introspection, not incarceration
In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn about efforts underway to fix problems with the nation's criminal justice system, including taking a closer look at what to do about teenagers who commit minor crimes.
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Daily Video December 17 2018

Human geography lesson: Why one-third of the Marshall Islands has left for the US
In this lesson plan, students will learn why one-third of the Marshall Islands’ population has moved to the U.S. mainland.
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Lesson Plan December 10 2018

Hawaii's fix for food deserts | STEM Student Reporting Labs
Watch the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs STEM video “Aquaponics Hawaiian Style” to understand the importance of organic and urban farming in small spacescreate a sustainable agricultural system
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Daily Video November 29 2018

Teaching resources for talking with teens about suicide
There are a variety of mini-lessons and activities contained in this PBS NewsHour lesson on suicide prevention and awareness. You may wish to invite your school counselor to your class, and let your administrator know you are teaching about suicide.
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Daily Video November 29 2018

How the news, Netflix and social media influence how schools talk about suicide
Over the last decade, the suicide rate among teenagers in the U.S. has increased. Use this lesson to discuss the role the media plays in discussions on suicide prevention and awareness.
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Daily Video November 09 2018

How media literacy helps teachers and students talk about gun violence
Use this lesson to talk with your students about the mass shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. Calif.
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Student Voices November 06 2018

Student Voices: Here are the election issues most on teenagers' minds
NewsHour Extra asked middle and high school students across America: What issue would you like to hear 2018 candidates discuss where you live and why? Read their responses below and check out the election videos produced by Student Reporting Labs on how to turn out the youth vote.
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