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Daily News Lesson January 17 2018

Do smartphones cause sleep problems, anxiety and depression in kids?
Earlier this month, two of Apple's big shareholders called on the maker of the iPhone to come up with ways for parents to restrict their kids' phone use and study the effects that heavy usage has on mental health.
A man selling fried plantain walks along a street in Port-au-Prince
Daily News Lesson January 12 2018

DACA debate upended by President's explicit language
Today's Daily News Story contains explicit language that lawmakers say President Donald Trump used at a meeting while discussing immigration. The text below reflects the latest updates in the story.
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Daily News Lesson January 08 2018

Community service: Teaching kindness for kindness' sake
As the holiday season draws to a close, ask students to reflect on the meaning of empathy and kindness. In this daily news story, Extra looks at the impact and meaning of community service and why the winter break may be a more challenging time for students than many people may realize.
Net neutrality advocates rally in front of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington
Daily Video December 15 2017

Net neutrality: Game over?
Still unsure about what net neutrality is? You're not alone. Use this NewsHour lesson with your students to learn more about the issue and find out why the debate continues.
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Daily Video December 12 2017

Alabama Senate race: Why special elections matter
On Tuesday, Alabama voters headed to the polls in a special election for U.S. Senate between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones. Poll results have been mixed, some putting Moore and others putting Jones ahead.
A firefighter working on extinguishing the Lilac Fire a fast moving wildfire is seen in Bonsall
Daily Video December 08 2017

Study guide: Impact of Southern California wildfires
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to discuss the significance of the Southern California wildfires with your students.
Palestinians watch a televised broadcast of U.S. President Trump delivering an address, in the West Bank city of Nablus
Daily Video December 07 2017

Here's why geography class matters: Trump's Jerusalem announcement
The world of foreign policy is not above students' heads. Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn about the U.S. official decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
World War II veterans and Pearl Harbor survivors Seelie, and "Chick" Gallela attend an annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony in New York
Post December 07 2017

"A date which will live in infamy": Pearl Harbor remembered — Class Discussion
  For an updated version of this activity, click here .
President Donald Trump returns to Washington
Daily Video December 04 2017

Trump's "First 365 Days": Taxes, judges, net neutrality
Despite low approval ratings, President Donald Trump continues to pursue his agenda with his base sticking close by his side.
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Daily Video November 30 2017

Study guide: What is in the GOP tax bill
Help your students understand what's in the current GOP tax plan and how it may impact them.
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