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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 Video December 11 2020

News Roundup: FDA panel approves vaccine; Washington begins transition
How long do you think it will take for life to return to normal after a vaccine is distributed?
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Daily Video December 11 2020

Lesson plan: Bryan Stevenson on changing the criminal justice system on behalf of children
Meet Bryan Stevenson, who has used his legal career to fight for equality and mercy in the criminal justice system.
FILE PHOTO: The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in Washington, D.C.
Daily Video December 03 2020

Why does the Trump administration want to change who is counted in the census?
Learn who the census counts and what the Trump administration is seeking to change/
Voters line up to cast ballots on the first day of early voting in New York
Daily Video November 01 2020

News Roundup: Record voting as election draws near
Officials expect this election to set records in swing states against backdrop of ongoing crisis
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Lesson Plan October 22 2020

Lesson plan: Contested elections in American history

Learn more about contested elections in U.S history and the role of the 12th Amendment
Hawks arena in Atlanta set to be the nation's largest polling place amid COVID fears
Daily Video October 16 2020

News Roundup: Early voters break records while COVID numbers rebound
Learn what happened this week, including what's happening in an unprecedented presidential race
U.S. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Barrett to be Supreme Court justice in Washington
Daily Video October 14 2020

Why do Supreme Court nominees avoid answering so many questions?
Explore how the nomination and confirmation process works for Supreme Court nominees
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in their first 2020 presidential campaign debate in Cleveland
Daily Video October 02 2020

News Roundup: President Trump contracts COVID-19 days after first debate
The president tests positive for COVID-19, days after the first presidential debate.
U.S. presidential election debate in Cleveland, Ohio
Daily Video September 30 2020

What students can take away from the first presidential debate
Despite chaos and interruptions, presidential candidates managed to outline sharp differences in policy
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