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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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A monthly column on the latest space discoveries and technologies for elementary students (Updated Monthly)

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►Federal case brings verdict that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally overcharge concert fans

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Download a lesson based on political cartoons and print it out for use in your classroom. (PDF format)

This week's lesson: Will oil freeway turn into toll road?

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

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►Hungary’s new leader seeks peace with EU

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

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

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This week's word in the news: PETITIONER

DEFINITION:

A person who pleads with a governmental institution for a legal remedy or a redress of grievances, through the use of a petition.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
While presenting the citizens’ petition for debate at the April 11 Spring Town Meeting, petitioners argued that ICE operations in Plymouth have “created fear” and “disrupted lives” among the immigrant community, leading to what they call a distrust of local police.
The Boston Herald -- 04/20/2026

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