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Lesson Plan February 22 2021

Lesson plan: How community programs can help pave the road from prison

Discuss ways to make the path easier for returning citizens released from prisons.
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Daily News Lesson February 14 2021

On Parkland anniversary, learn about Fred Guttenberg's daughter Jamie and 'finding the helpers' in life
Students will meet Fred Guttenberg, father of 14-year-old Jamie Guttenberg, who was killed in the Parkland school shooting four years ago.
Impeachment trial of former U.S. President Trump continues in Washington
Daily Video February 10 2021

Classroom resource: Vivid footage of mob violence shown at impeachment trial
Use this NewsHour lesson to discuss the second day of former President Trump's impeachment trial.
U.S. President Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to actress Tyson during ceremony at the White House in Washington
Daily Video February 09 2021

Classroom Resource: Share with your students what made Cicely Tyson a pioneering icon
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U.S. President Biden speaks about economic recovery plans during coronavirus response event at the White House in Washington
Daily Video January 25 2021

Brooks & Capehart Classroom Resource: Biden's agenda and Trump's impeachment
Biden signs executive actions and the Senate prepares for its impeachment trial
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Daily Video January 20 2021

Inauguration special: Gen Z discuss hopes for the future of democracy
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Inauguration of Biden as 46th President of United States
Lesson Plan January 19 2021

Lesson plan: Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"

In this NewsHour lesson, students will examine the message and goals of poet Amanda Gorman as she prepares to speak at the presidential inauguration
Preparations are made ahead of the inauguration
Daily Video January 19 2021

Brooks & Capehart classroom resource: A transformative two weeks for the U.S.
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Teachers: This past two weeks have been full of news that can be hard…
Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration cere
Lesson Plan January 18 2021

Lesson plan: History of presidential inaugurations and how to plan your own ceremony

Plan an inaugural ceremony fit for the moment
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Lesson Plan January 15 2021

Lesson plan: Write your own presidential inauguration speech

Learn about the importance of inaugural addresses in U.S. civic life, then write your own
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