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New Deal and Alphabet Agencies
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New Deal and Alphabet Agencies

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New Deal and Alphabet Agencies

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U.S. History: Influenza and War in 1918 SIMULATION
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U.S. History: Influenza and War in 1918 SIMULATION

Activity • Grades 9-12, Higher Education
U.S. History: Influenza and War in 1918 SIMULATION

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Women's History Lesson Plans and Resources

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Jovita Idar: Journalism, Education and the Fight for Mexican American Civil Rights

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Jovita Idar: Journalism, Education and the Fight for Mexican American Civil Rights

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Teach the Children Well: What Proposed Changes Could Mean for Head Start

October 06, 2026
Teach the Children Well: What Proposed Changes Could Mean for Head Start

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Recognizing Propaganda: Then and Now — A Printable Teacher Resource

Activity, Article, Handout, Lesson Plan, Media, Project Based Learning • Grades 7-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Recognizing Propaganda: Then and Now — A Printable Teacher Resource

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Monitoring the Midterms: Health Care Costs a Major Concern for Voters Ahead of Midterms

October 01, 2026
Monitoring the Midterms: Health Care Costs a Major Concern for Voters Ahead of Midterms

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Senate Seniority | Video & Worksheet

Assessment, Media, Worksheet • Grades 4-12, Higher Education, Adult Education
Senate Seniority | Video & Worksheet

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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Ellen Ochoa: From Engineer to History-Making NASA Astronaut

Handout, Worksheet • Grades 6-12
Ellen Ochoa: From Engineer to History-Making NASA Astronaut

Sari Beth Rosenberg
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America's War on Drugs: Timeline Activity

Activity, Interactive • Grades 8-12, Higher Education, Adult Education
America's War on Drugs: Timeline Activity

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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America's War on Drugs: Reading Questions Worksheet

Activity, Assessment, Worksheet • Grades 8-12, Higher Education, Adult Education
America's War on Drugs: Reading Questions Worksheet

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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Constitution Explained: Article 1, Section 5 Handout - Rules and Procedures of Congress

Assessment, Handout, Worksheet • Grades 6-12, Higher Education, Adult Education
Constitution Explained: Article 1, Section 5 Handout - Rules and Procedures of Congress

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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Monitoring the Midterms: How Trump's Low Approval Rating May Impact Midterms

September 28, 2026
Monitoring the Midterms: How Trump's Low Approval Rating May Impact Midterms

PBS News Hour Classroom

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