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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Congress Proposes Next Steps for Coronavirus Relief

A overview of the debate over proposed economic relief efforts in response to COVID-19. Republican Congressional leaders and President Trump prioritized new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while Democratic Congressional leaders have pushed for a larger economic relief package.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced he was suspending his presidential campaign for the Democratic nomination. He made this announcement on April 8, 2020.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - Our Roads: A Wise Investment

Our Second Prize Middle School Winners were Vincent Granados, Casey Golden and Max Molitor, 7th graders at South Miami Middle Community School in South Miami, Florida. Their documentary explored the topic of infrastructure in the United States.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Parallels between the 1918 Influenza Pandemic and the Coronavirus Outbreak

John Barry, author of “The Great Influenza: the Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History,” talked about lessons on pandemics learned from the 1918 worldwide spread of influenza. He discussed the parallels between the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current coronavirus outbreak.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Should Congress enact remote voting policies during the coronavirus outbreak?

With members of Congress working from their home states and districts because of the outbreak of COVID-19, members of the House and Senate have proposed ways to vote on legislation remotely. This lesson examines how voting currently works in Congress and how these remote voting proposals would work. Students will hear from members of Congress and experts to determine if Congress should enact…

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Monday, April 6, 2020
Federalism during Public Health Emergencies

Scott Burris, Director of the Temple University Center for Public Health Law Research talked about the authority federal and state officials have in the planning and execution of actions to address the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Monday, April 6, 2020
U.S. Prepares for an Important Week in the Coronavirus Outbreak

Public health officials and President Trump explained the importance of this week in the process of containing the coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Challenges for K-12 Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Politico education reporter Nicole Gaudiano discussed how K-12 education is changing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Friday, March 27, 2020
The Defense Production Act and Presidential Powers

Katie Bo Williams spoke via video link about the Defense Production Act and its potential use during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Lawrence Gostin, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center talked about the powers of the federal government and the president during a health emergency. He discussed the idea of federalism and separation of powers during emergencies like the coronavirus.
Friday, March 6, 2020
The Importance of the 2020 Census

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) talked about the 2020 Census and the importance of an accurate Census count. She also spoke about the process that the Census Bureau is using and addressed misconceptions and concerns that immigrant communities might have.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Should States Shift to Mail-In Voting during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

With the 2020 primary and general elections coinciding with the coronavirus outbreak, policymakers at the national and state level have called for states to shift their elections to allow all citizens to vote by mail. This lesson looks at the challenges that states face in holding elections during the pandemic and if vote-by-mail policies can address this. Students will view videos from experts…

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
How Should the Government Address the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Outbreak?

This new lesson looks at the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and several proposed actions taken by state and national governments to address it. Students will view video clips of policymakers, economic advisers and the president discussing ways to address the economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic while also addressing the public health emergency. Students will develop…

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Congress Proposes Next Steps for Coronavirus Relief

A overview of the debate over proposed economic relief efforts in response to COVID-19. Republican Congressional leaders and President Trump prioritized new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while Democratic Congressional leaders have pushed for a larger economic relief package.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Senator Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced he was suspending his presidential campaign for the Democratic nomination. He made this announcement on April 8, 2020.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - Our Roads: A Wise Investment

Our Second Prize Middle School Winners were Vincent Granados, Casey Golden and Max Molitor, 7th graders at South Miami Middle Community School in South Miami, Florida. Their documentary explored the…

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Parallels between the 1918 Influenza Pandemic and the Coronavirus Outbreak

John Barry, author of “The Great Influenza: the Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History,” talked about lessons on pandemics learned from the 1918 worldwide spread of influenza. He discussed…

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Should Congress enact remote voting policies during the coronavirus outbreak?

With members of Congress working from their home states and districts because of the outbreak of COVID-19, members of the House and Senate have proposed ways to vote on legislation remotely. This…

Monday, April 6, 2020

Federalism during Public Health Emergencies

Scott Burris, Director of the Temple University Center for Public Health Law Research talked about the authority federal and state officials have in the planning and execution of actions to address…

Monday, April 6, 2020

U.S. Prepares for an Important Week in the Coronavirus Outbreak

Public health officials and President Trump explained the importance of this week in the process of containing the coronavirus outbreak.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Challenges for K-12 Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Politico education reporter Nicole Gaudiano discussed how K-12 education is changing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Friday, March 27, 2020

The Defense Production Act and Presidential Powers

Katie Bo Williams spoke via video link about the Defense Production Act and its potential use during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Lawrence Gostin, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center talked about the powers of the federal government and the president during a health emergency. He discussed the idea of federalism…

Friday, March 6, 2020

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) talked about the 2020 Census and the importance of an accurate Census count. She also spoke about the process that the Census Bureau is using and addressed misconceptions and…

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Should States Shift to Mail-In Voting during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

With the 2020 primary and general elections coinciding with the coronavirus outbreak, policymakers at the national and state level have called for states to shift their elections to allow all…

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

How Should the Government Address the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Outbreak?

This new lesson looks at the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and several proposed actions taken by state and national governments to address it. Students will view video clips of…

Campaign 2020 Teaching Resources

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Announcing the C-SPAN StudentCam 2020 Winners

Congress Proposes Next Steps for Coronavirus Relief

Senator Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - Our Roads: A Wise Investment

Parallels between the 1918 Influenza Pandemic and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Should Congress enact remote voting policies during the coronavirus outbreak?

Federalism during Public Health Emergencies

U.S. Prepares for an Important Week in the Coronavirus Outbreak

Challenges for K-12 Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Defense Production Act and Presidential Powers

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Should States Shift to Mail-In Voting during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

How Should the Government Address the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Congress Proposes Next Steps for Coronavirus Relief

Senator Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - Our Roads: A Wise Investment

Parallels between the 1918 Influenza Pandemic and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Should Congress enact remote voting policies during the coronavirus outbreak?

Federalism during Public Health Emergencies

U.S. Prepares for an Important Week in the Coronavirus Outbreak

Challenges for K-12 Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Defense Production Act and Presidential Powers

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Should States Shift to Mail-In Voting during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

How Should the Government Address the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Outbreak?