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Daily News Lesson January 27 2019

Student breakdown on the government shutdown

Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan with your students for the latest on the government shutdown.

Daily News Lesson October 15 2018

UN Climate Change Report: What your students need to know

Talk with your students about the UN's latest report on climate change and how young people can use their voice to support policies that protect the environment.

President Donald Trump returns to Washington

Daily Video December 04 2017

Trump's "First 365 Days": Taxes, judges, net neutrality

Despite low approval ratings, President Donald Trump continues to pursue his agenda with his base sticking close by his side.

Daily Video November 30 2017

Study guide: What is in the GOP tax bill

Help your students understand what's in the current GOP tax plan and how it may impact them.

Lesson Plan May 22 2017

Lesson plan: How to create a balanced budget — it's a 'Balancing Act'

How do we know that our government is fulfilling its duties to us, the public? How do we decide what those duties are? As efforts to pass the federal budget get underway, students will have the power to re-prioritize how money is spent using the interactive tool Balancing Act. What changes will they make?