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New Study Supports Abstinence-focused Sexual EducationThu, 04 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST - A new study shows that abstinence-focused sexual education programs encourage a significant number of people to delay sexual activity, perhaps preventing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The findings could influence President Obama\'s decision about how to spend money allotted for pregnancy-prevention programs.
Haiti Survivors Prepare for Rainy SeasonThu, 04 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST - As Haiti\'s heavy spring rain season gets closer, millions of earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince are still living in makeshift tent camps.
Are Big Banks Good for the Economy?Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST - The Obama administration is trying to rein in the activities of big banks and corporations that engaged in the risky trading that helped bring about the recession. Robert Kelley of the Bank of New York disagrees, saying that the U.S. economy needs big banks.
Major Education Reforms in Obama\'s BudgetTue, 02 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST - President Obama asked Congress for an increase in funding for education and changes to the No Child Left Behind Act, even while he seeks to freeze most other domestic spending.
Obama\'s New Budget Raises EyebrowsTue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST - President Obama proposed a record $3.8 trillion budget this week, which would increase spending for education and increase taxes on the wealthy but would also raise the budget deficit (the gap between what the government has and what it spends) to more than 10 percent of the U.S. economy.
Obama and House GOP Spar in Lively Q&A SessionMon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST - In an unusual and lively exchange at a conference in Baltimore on Friday, President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans sparred over a range of policy issues.
\'Catcher in the Rye\' Author DiesFri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST - J.D. Salinger, author of the popular book \"Catcher in the Rye,\" leaves behind a legacy of debate over literature as a valuable and contentious resource.
NewsHour Interviews Haiti PresidentFri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST - Ever since Haiti\'s National Palace collapsed in the earthquake on January 12, Haitian President Rene Preval has been without a home. In this video, NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez talks to Preval about his efforts to help the people of Haiti.
Debate Students Take on President\'s SpeechThu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 EST - \"A lot of the things I\'ve been waiting for him to do since he\'s been elected...he really hasn\'t done.\"
China-Google Battle Over Internet FreedomTue, 26 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST - Google has threatened to pull its business out of China, ending a 2006 compromise in which the popular search engine company agreed to allow the government to filter taboo topics on searches done inside the populous Communist Party-run country.
Supreme Court Decision on Election Spending LawsFri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST - In a split 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court said that corporations have the same First Amendment rights to free speech as individuals when it comes to the election process.
Massachusetts Special Election Challenges ObamaWed, 20 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST - A relatively unknown Republican, Scott Brown, won a shocking upset in a special Senate election in Massachusettsthat that will have a major effect on the Democrat\'s ability to pass health care reform.
Public Schools Compete to Win Federal FundsWed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST - As Part of the White House \"Race to the Top\" education plan, billions of dollars from the government\'s stimulus package are about to become available to state school systems who best meet the Department of Education\'s standards for improvement.
President Obama\'s State of the Union AddressWed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST - Students will discuss the elements of a successful political speech, and they will watch President Obama\'s State of the Union Address.
Haitians Struggle to Survive Following QuakeTue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST - Survivors in Haiti, an impoverished island nation off the coast of Florida, are living in tents and hoping to rebuild their country following a devastating earthquake.
Massachusetts Special ElectionMon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST - When Senator Ted Kennedy died this summer, it was assumed that his Massachusetts Senate seat would be filled by another Democrat. Now, in a sign that President Obama and Democrats are losing support, the special election Tuesday is closer than anyone thought possible.
Major Earthquake Rocks HaitiWed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST - A major earthquake tore through the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti on Tuesday, striking just 10 miles from the capital Port-au-Prince.
Water Wars: Responsibility in the Age of GlobalizationWed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST - Water is essential to life. In many parts of the world, especially in the developed world, water is often thought of as an endlessly renewable resource.Students will be asked to consider their own motivations and participation in consumerism.
With Abundant Vaccine Supply, H1N1 Fears EaseFri, 08 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST - With the H1N1 vaccine now readily available, the swine flu panic that swept the nation in 2009 has begun to ease and the lines at clinics have disappeared. But some health officials worry that with the flu season still going strong, H1N1 could take many by surprise.
Climate Summit Ends With Lukewarm AgreementMon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST - The United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen ended with a final accord that President Obama called a \"modest step\" towards slowing the rate of global warming.
Why Do Some People Live To 100?Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST - Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, and Loma Linda in California are full of people who are 75 years and older living healthy lives. How can we all live longer and fuller lives?
Should We Talk to the Taliban?Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:00:00 EST - In this lesson, students review the current condition in Afghanistan and explore the possibility of negotiating with the Taliban. Students will develop a briefing paper on the current conditions, develop and evaluate a plan for resolving the conflict in Afghanistan.
Immigration Reform-- Understanding Different Points of ViewTue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST - Each year millions of people cross the U.S. borders illegally in search of the American dream -- a land of freedom and opportunity that can provide them and their families with quality of life. In this lesson students will look at the many sides of the debate.
Share Economy At WorkTue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST - In rough economic times, students weigh the pros and cons of sharing with coworkers.
Make Your School More Green!Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST - Students will define attributes of an energy efficient \"green\" school and identify areas of energy waste in their school.
Is Affirmative Action Still Necessary?Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST - Students will explore key points related to the different positions on affirmative action for race and class.
State of the UnionTue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST - Declaring \"I don\'t quit,\" President Obama addressed a range of issues, including the economy, foreign policy and health care, during his State of the Union address -- while acknowledging the criticism he has faced in recent weeks.
Undercounting UnemploymentThu, 18 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST - Students will begin to understand how the United States defines unemployment and determines unemployment numbers
Pakistan\'s People and CultureWed, 19 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST - Students learn about Pakistan, where it is in the world, its customs and culture, and why it is in the news. Then they work in groups to complete a research project and presentation comparing Pakistani life and American life.
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