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Militants from the al-Qaida-linked terrorist organization al-Shabab attacked the upscale Westgate mall in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 21, 2013, leaving at least 67 dead. The attack was apparently in retaliation for the presence of Kenyan security in neighboring Somalia, al-Shabab’s…
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On October 1, the healthcare exchanges in the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, up to the general public for enrollment. The imminent implementation of the program has reignited the debate over whether the act is a government overreach,…
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By Katie Gould, NewsHour Teacher Resource Producer and Allison McCartney, Editor for NewsHour Extra This Common Core-aligned lesson helps students explore the New York City’s “stop, question and frisk” program through videos, graphics and a news article. An engaging introduction…
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Despite increases in education spending and a decade of school reform, students in the United States still lag behind their peers in many other countries when it comes to math, science and reading skills. Journalist Amanda Ripley set out to…
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Militants from the Somalia-based terrorist organization known as al-Shabab attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 21, killing at least 62 people in injuring 175 more. The attack is part of an ongoing battle in East Africa against Islamist militants.…
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- The High School Experience, Across Country LinesNow a junior at a Chicago university, Eric spent a year between high school and college studying in South Korea. Not all high schools are created equal, especially when comparing them across the globe. In a new book "The Smartest Kids in the World," journalist Amanda Ripley tracks three American students studying in high schools abroad. Kim, a soph […]
- Searching for Lessons on Education at Schools Around the GlobeWatch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: Finally tonight: what works in the classroom, and what the U.S. can try doing differently. It's part of our continuing look at ideas being discussed and debated in the world of education. Jeffrey Brown has our conversation. JEFFREY BROWN: Nineteen-year-old Eric, finishing high school in Minneapolis, decide […]
- Activist Malala Yousafzai tweets for educationHello dear friends! Thank you for joining. This is a part of our campaign for education. - Malala #MalalaFund— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) September 23, 2013 NEW YORK -- Even though Malala Yousafzai, the young education activist who was shot by a member of the Taliban, started out as a blogger for the BBC, she normally doesn't tweet. But Monday afternoon, […]
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Analyzing Stop and Frisk Through Personal Narratives and Infographics
By Katie Gould, NewsHour Teacher Resource Producer and Allison McCartney, Editor for…
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Lesson Plans for PBS “Latino Americans” Documentary
LATINO AMERICANS is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle…
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Climate Change as a Scientific Theory
By Katie Gould, Teacher Resource Producer for PBS NewsHour Extra Subjects Science,…
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Constitution Day Quiz
September 17 is Constitution Day! Test your knowledge of the Constitution with…
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Constitution Day Lesson Plan
By Katie Gould, Teacher Resource Producer for PBS NewsHour Extra Subjects History,…
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- To Lower Dropout Rates, Finding Potential Where Support Systems Are LackingWatch Video | Listen to the AudioRAY SUAREZ: Now: how one teacher-led program is making sure students at risk of dropping out of high school are not only getting their diploma, but going on to graduate from college as well.Ash-har Quraishi of WTTW Chicago reports for our American Graduate project.ASH-HAR QURAISHI, WTTW Chicago: It's just after 9:00 a.m. […]
- Can Celebrities Influence a Student's Decision to Stay in School?Actor Mark Wahlberg encourages students at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., to stay in school. Photo by T.C. Williams Student Reporting Lab. The Journal of Pediatrics recently released results of a study conducted in the United Kingdom that indicated celebrity endorsement of a food product increased a child's consumption of it. In other wor […]
