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Labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest on Capitol Hill, in Washington
Daily News Lesson March 17 2025

The history of civil service and the impact of Trump's slashing of the workforce

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs
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Student Voices March 14 2025

Student Voice: Massachusetts civics students create projects to help their communities

From food deserts to mental health, these high schoolers are not hesitant to tackle real issues
A man takes a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at pop-up testing site in New York
Daily News Lesson March 13 2025

A look at COVID-19's impact, five years later

Learn about the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FILE PHOTO: NASA astronauts on ISS unbox Thanksgiving meals in space
Daily News Lesson February 27 2025

How astronauts are surviving their extended stay at the International Space Station

Hear from Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on what it's like to spend over 250 days in space.
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Educator Voices January 29 2025

Educator Voice: Here's why social studies matters, according to a 41-year veteran teacher

Anton Schulzki, interim executive director of NCSS, taught social studies for 41 years and shares his thoughts on why social studies matters
FILE PHOTO: NBA: New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks
Daily News Lesson January 09 2025

Remembering the extraordinary life of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter, who went on to become the longest-living American president in history, died Dec. 29, at 100
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Daily News Lesson December 23 2024

National Cathedral stonemasons work to tell a more truthful history

And learn more about its first female stonemason, Brianna Castelli
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2024

Student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth

Watch "Run, Hide, Fight" documentary and discuss gun violence and solutions in your community
FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows U.S. and Chinese flags
Daily News Lesson December 06 2024

White House accuses Chinese hackers of infiltrating telecom companies
SUMMARYThe White House said that a broad Chinese hacking operation had infiltrated at least eight A…
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks in Gila River Indian Community
Daily News Lesson November 15 2024

Biden formally apologizes for Indigenous boarding schools

Learn why the federal government is apologizing for historic forced assimilation of Indigenous children at boarding schools
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