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People attend a protest against the U.S attack on nuclear sites, in Tehran, Iran
Daily News Lesson June 23 2025

What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran

Learn more about the details of the United States' military strike on Iran's nuclear sites and how Iran might respond
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Daily News Lesson June 18 2025

Family farm in Oregon grows crops to share South Asian cuisine with its community

Learn about how a family farm in Oregon is using traditional crops to share and celebrate their South Asian culture with the local community
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Daily News Lesson April 03 2025

Art in action: West Philadelphia uses art to confront neighborhood problems and threats to democracy

Learn how local arts organizations are taking action
Ida B. Wells, the daughter of two formerly enslaved people, journalist and civil rights leader
Daily News Lesson March 26 2025

A look inside the U.S. Mint’s creation of a quarter celebrating Ida B. Wells

Learn more about the American Women quarters program and discuss the legacy of Ida B. Wells
Parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley taken into custody, in Detroit
Daily News Lesson March 18 2025

Why police still lack training to effectively respond to people with disabilities

Learn about what can be done to help protect Americans with disabilities during mental health crises.
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Daily News Lesson July 03 2024

Oklahoma education head discusses why he's mandating public schools teach the Bible

Learn about Oklahoma's new requirement for the Bible to be taught in all public schools
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Daily News Lesson November 08 2022

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter examine their expectations for the midterms
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from for November 8, 2022
Former first lady Michelle Obama addresses the all virtual 2020 Democratic Convention hosted from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Daily Video August 18 2020

Michelle Obama caps off first night of Democratic National Convention
Examine the way one candidate is promoted by a leading surrogate and explore the presidential nomination process.
Terrence Floyd visits site where his late brother George was taken into police custody in Minneapolis
Daily Video June 03 2020

Minneapolis residents explain experiences with overt and systemic racism
In this NewsHour lesson, learn about the history of race relations in Minnesota and how it echoes throughout the country.
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Post March 28 2019

6 things to know about Trump's national emergency
Directions: Read the summaries, watch the videos and answer the discussion questions below. If stra…

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