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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Analyze conflict proverbs, relate them to current or historic events and reflect on the causes of the conflicts and ways to resolve them. Evaluate world situations and recommend solutions.
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Other

History News Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The History News Network publishes articles written by historians on current events. This is a rich resource for both teachers and students. The site includes historians' blogs and lesson plans.
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Other

Truthout

For Students 9th - 10th
Progressive based news outlet. Here you will find links to news stories from the Washington Post, New York Times, BBC, Associated Press, and other reputable sources. You will also find editorial pieces on current events, environmental,...
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Other

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Authors provide thoughtful lessons on current events of the day that encourage social responsibility and critical thinking. Lesson plans are divided into elementary, middle and high School. Past lessons on important events are archived.
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Other

The Bismarck Tribune: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the online homepage for the Bismarck Tribune, the local newspaper for Bismarck, North Dakota.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Kids Post

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here's a page with interesting current event topics for the younger folk. Find news articles and features that are added to daily.
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Other

State of Arkansas Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about Arkansas, including current information about the state.
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Handout
Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center: Global Indicators Database

For Students 9th - 10th
About the Key Indicators Database: Pew Research Center conducts public opinion surveys around the world on a broad array of subjects ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world...
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Other

The Wall Street Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wall Street Journal is an internationally recognized daily business newspaper published in New York City. Content includes headline news about investments, marketing, management, and finance for business professionals. Unfortunately...
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ProCon.org

Pro con.org: Compare 2016 Presidential Candidate Positions

For Students 9th - 10th
Website offers a side-by-side comparison between presidential candidates on key issues in 2016 race. Invalubale resource informs with interactive features for students or anyone needing a way to organize positions on key issues.
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NBC

Nbc News: u.s. News

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the latest U.S. news stories, photos, and videos. Read breaking headlines covering politics, economics, pop culture, and more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health:how to Talk to Your Child About the News

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Children may worry about current events and need an adult to help make sense of what is happening. Adults will be able to find useful and engaging information.
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A&E Television

History.com: 2021 Events

For Students 9th - 10th
2021 is nearly history. Take a look back at a year that saw political turmoil, the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, an unusual Olympic Games, devastating natural disasters, advances in space exploration and more.
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Other

Abc News: World News Tonight With David Muir

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of ABC news provides the latest international news.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Birthdays and Historical Events by Year

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, find famous birth dates and history by year.
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Curated OER

Current Events

For Students Pre-K - 1st
war on terrorism