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Daily News Lesson February 04 2025

How tariffs impact the economy

Discuss the impacts of tariffs on the U.S. economy and the day-to-day lives of Americans

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Daily News Lesson August 09 2022

How the Senate's latest bill would boost clean energy and combat global warming

Learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lead to by far the biggest investment the federal government has made on tackling climate change

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

Daily Video July 22 2020

Brief But Spectacular: Why one doctor has started dispensing financial advice

Meet a doctor who sees financial advice as a key component of health advice to her patients.

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?

Post January 02 2013

Taxes on Rich Rise with Fiscal Cliff Deal

Congress and President Obama did not have much of a winter break as they scrambled to come up with …

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