On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, ask your students: How has the world changed?
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Tuesday marks the 17th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th. Discuss with your students how the U.S. and the world have changed. Continue reading
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Monitoring the Midterms: Why Arizona, Nevada and Florida are worth watching
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Have your students choose the most relevant and interesting races to watch in the 2018 midterm elections. They should start with their own local and state elections! Continue reading
The public service legacy of Sen. John McCain
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Learn more about the life of Sen. John McCain with your students. What aspects of McCain’s life struck you the most? What do you think he will most be remembered for? Continue reading
Monitoring the Midterms: Manafort, Cohen and political corruption
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For the latest on the 2018 midterm elections, check out NewsHour Extra’s #MonitoringTheMidterms series, a set of classroom resources that encourages critical thinking among educators and students. Continue reading
Lesson plan: Watergate and the limits of presidential power
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August 8, 2018, marks the 44th anniversary of the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Use this resource to teach young people about this period in U.S. history. Continue reading