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►Reporter and a dad rescue driver from sinking truck

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

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►Alberta votes to remain part of Canada

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

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

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NASA's Night Sky Network

A monthly column on the latest space discoveries and technologies for elementary students

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Courtesy of Night Sky Network/Astro Society

►Is Trump dancing to Putin’s tune?

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►This week's Milwaukee-Tampa Bay baseball World Series will crown first-time champions

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive

This week's word in the news: DISCERN

DEFINITION:

To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
As you can discern, we have a rather complex group of vehicle violations that need to be cured.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal -- 10/26/2026

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