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Daily News Lesson July 31 2026

ICE arrest in a rural Montana town prompts a conservative community to take action

Learn about a conservative community in Montana that is fighting back against ICE arrest of local resident.

Daily News Lesson July 29 2026

New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts

Learn about the long-term risks from HIV/AIDS funding cuts

Daily News Lesson July 29 2026

Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks

Learn about how one podcaster is exploring and educating on the national parks

Daily News Lesson July 29 2026

The overlooked history of Asian Americans and the struggle for belonging

Discuss the history of Asian Americans and how that history has shaped the law for all immigrants in the U.S.

Daily News Lesson June 30 2026

What the Supreme Court rulings mean for presidential power

Learn about the Supreme Court's recent decisions on presidential authority, the role of independent agencies, and the constitutional principles that shape the separation of powers

Lesson Plan June 03 2026

Lesson plan: The March on Washington and its impact

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech and explore themes such as the social conditions in the U.S. that led to the Civil Rights Movement

Lesson Plan June 03 2026

Lesson plan: Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech as a work of literature

Students will study Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and discuss the literary influences on King's speech

A person walks past a mural of Martin Luther King Jr. during the celebration of MLK Community Service Day in Washington

Lesson Plan June 03 2026

Lesson plan: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech as a visionary text

Examine why the speech was a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement through a visual drawing or illustration

Daily News Lesson March 28 2026

A look back at the three No Kings protests: Millions turn out nationwide once again

Learn why millions marched together in protest across the country

Daily News Lesson March 10 2026

How debate helped teens find their voices

Discuss student voice and the value of debate clubs

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