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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends a welcoming ceremony after arriving in Singapore
Daily News Lesson June 11 2018

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump meet face-to-face
President Donald Trump announced plans on Monday morning to depart early from his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, according to White House officials, stating that nuclear talks with North Korea have moved “more quickly than expected.”
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Daily News Lesson June 03 2018

Connection Challenge: Students leave social comfort zones to build stronger, safer communities
Inspired by Parkland students, schools across the U.S. participated in the Connection Challenge as a way to step out of their comfort zones and connect with other young people at school who they wouldn't normally interact with.
Deadly Shooting At Santa Fe High School In Texas Leaves 10 Dead
Daily News Lesson May 22 2018

Santa Fe study guide: Have school shootings become part of American culture?
Learn about the lives of the eight students and two teachers killed in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday, May 18th.
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Daily News Lesson May 15 2018

How to discuss what's happening in Gaza and Israel with your students
A total of 61 Palestinians, including eight children, have been killed since Monday by Israeli gunfire along the Gaza border as the U.S. opened its new embassy in Jerusalem.
FILE PHOTO: A combination photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump
Daily News Lesson May 07 2018

Use this study guide with your students ahead of the U.S-North Korea summit
Here's a breakdown for your students ahead of the U.S.-North Korea summit on why the Korean War never formally ended and the latest update on efforts for peace in the region.
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Daily News Lesson May 06 2018

Who, what, when, where, why do hyperpartisan news sites exist?
Video summary PBS NewsHour's four-part series on "Junk News" explores who is behind creating…
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Daily News Lesson March 27 2018

March For Our Lives: Ways to debrief with students this week
While other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students' lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward.
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Student Voices March 26 2018

'We were there. We were making history.' Students reflect on the March For Our Lives
From registering voters to student reporting, from the role of race to the underrepresentation of trans youth voices, five students share their reflections on the March For Our Lives.
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Student Voices March 23 2018

'March For Our Lives' offers valuable civics' lesson: Don't be afraid of your government
If you are a student participating in one of the March For Our Lives marches, send a picture of yourself at the event to newshourextra@gmail.com and we may include it on our website. Include your name, grade, city and a caption that captures what you remember most about the day.
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Daily News Lesson March 14 2018

Will school walkouts inspire lawmakers to act?
Thousands of students will participate in walkouts across the U.S. today to end gun violence in schools.
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