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Daily Video February 08 2021

Classroom resource: Explore Amanda Gorman's Super Bowl poem

Explore Amanda Gorman's poem "Three Captains" that she recited during the Super Bowl.

Daily Video July 07 2020

Should some sports franchises change their names?

After years of activist pressure, some sports franchises are formally considering name changes. Why do these name changes matter?

Lesson Plan September 06 2019

Lesson plan: Inventing assistive devices that give people their independence

Learn about assistive devices and how innovation plays a key role in the invention process

Women's World Cup Final - United States v Netherlands

Daily Video July 09 2019

How the U.S. women's World Cup victory is the perfect civics lesson

In this NewsHour Extra lesson, students will learn about the U.S. women's soccer World Cup victory and how it is also a good civics lesson.

Lesson Plan June 25 2019

Why this athlete invented a sports concussion sensor

Learn about a concussion sensor invention that helps athletes detect if they may have a concussion

Daily Video September 25 2017

Free speech and Trump's reaction to NFL protesters

Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to discuss President Trump’s comments that football players should be fired if they kneel during the national anthem.

Daily Video June 17 2016

Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio

Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists.

Daily Video June 06 2016

How Muhammad Ali’s life reflected America’s struggles

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali died of natural causes on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 74.

Daily Video April 01 2016

U.S. women’s soccer players demand equal pay for equal play

Following last summer’s Women’s World Cup win, five top U.S. women’s soccer players say it’s time for them to be paid the same as their male counterparts.

Lesson Plan January 23 2016

Lesson plan - Defying gender stereotypes

With news of the National Football League hiring their first full-time female coach in history, classes will explore gender identity and stereotypes using four student-produced videos from PBS Student Reporting Lab's new series, "Outside the Box."

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