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How a new COVID-19 spike might affect the economy
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News Roundup: Trump’s election challenges fail while Biden plans transition
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News Roundup: Food insecurity and travel restrictions over holidays
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News Roundup: COVID-19 hits records but there is hope in sight
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Classroom Resource: Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill
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Classroom resource: What the relief bill could mean for K-12 education
The view of the Nations Capitol as the Democrats and Republicans continue moving forward on the agreement of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aid package in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 21, 2020....
View ArticlePoet Reflects Auto Industry Woes and Unemployment
How are artists reacting to the current economic situation? Poet Bob Hicok was born and raised in Michigan, worked in factories and once owned an automotive die design business there before becoming a...
View ArticleDaily News Lesson: What latest jobs report means for the economy
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View ArticleDaily News Lesson: Here’s what’s in Biden’s proposed budget plan and what’s not
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View ArticleDaily News Lesson: How a rise in remote work may impact post-pandemic life
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View ArticleHow stimulus checks have impacted everyday Americans
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View ArticleDaily News Lesson: A debate over free community college
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View ArticleDaily News Lesson: In U.S., trade jobs remain stigmatized and low-wage...
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Student Reporting Labs STEM Lesson Plan: How can Hawaiian land be used after...
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the concepts of monocropping and soil remediation through the historical perspective of Hawaii’s sugarcane industry. Grade Level: 7-12 Subjects:...
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COVID and the economy
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View ArticleHere’s what’s in Biden’s proposed budget plan and what’s not
Discuss the president's budget proposal and decide how you would set budget priorities
View ArticleDemocrats push for broader investments in jobs, families and climate change
Discuss the Senate bill that would provide $3.5 trillion in investments for climate change, family programs and health programs
View ArticleWhat’s driving U.S. inflation and how price pressures could be reduced
Understand what is driving higher prices for goods and services, and what might bring those prices down
View ArticleActivity: The economy grew faster in 2021 than year any since 1984 — and what...
ADDITIONAL STORIES: Cardona wants COVID money spent on tutoring, update on vaccine mandate for federal workers, Russia says no plans to invade Ukraine
View ArticleA look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news...
Learn about the latest news and updates on the approaching midterms
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