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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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Lithuania to train citizens to build and pilot drones

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Tech refreshes for a new school year: Math calculator, digital note-taking, headphones, chargers, cool desk lamp

Artificial intelligence hasn't nudged aside traditional education yet, so here's a selection of back-to-school tech and home study aids, such as compact chargers, other digital accessories, a Bluetooth mini-speaker, a handy desk lamp with lots o...

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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

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⇒  Secondary (9-12)

Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

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Washington clears homeless encampment

Washington authorities cleared a homeless encampment near the Lincoln Memorial last week, forcing people to relocate on short notice. Bulldozers tore down and removed anything that was not removed on time. President Donald Trump has taken over the ci...

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The news media shape how we see and understand the world around us. With its new video series, NBCU Academy takes a deep dive into what it means to be a journalist today, how the industry is evolving, and how the next generation can help.

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