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Friday, April 3, 2020
Community Responses to the Coronavirus Outbreak

A review of news stories highlighting efforts that individuals in communities are taking to help others during the coronavirus outbreak.
Friday, April 3, 2020
StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - America's Digital Divide

Our Second Prize High School Central winner is Tyler Connaher, a 12th grader at Bay Port High School in Greenbay, Wisconsin. His documentary explored the topic of polarization on social media.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Hospitals and the Coronavirus Response

Shannon Muchmore, editor of Healthcare Dive, talked about how hospitals were responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Challenges for States Holding Elections during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Tim Storey, executive director of the National Conference of State Legislature talked about the challenges that state face in founding elections during the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically addressed proposals like mail-in voting and how states have previously implemented this policy.
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.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Trump Administration Extends Social Distancing Guidelines

At a press conference, President Trump announced that the administration is extending the social distancing guidelines until the end of April.
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.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Senate Passes $2 Trillion CARES Act

After the the passage of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package in the Senate, the bill will now go to the House for a vote on Friday. In response to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the bill provides economic relief for business, hospitals, state and local government as well as one-time checks for individuals meeting certain criteria. The bill also provides aid for student…
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Arthur Evans on Coping Strategies During Coronavirus Pandemic

Arthur Evans, CEO of the American Psychological Association, discussed stress and coping strategies 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, March 4, 2020
Lessons Learned from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

In 1918, a strain of influenza spread throughout the globe causing 50 million deaths worldwide. Sometimes referred to as the Spanish Flu, this pandemic was unique in its severity and the segments of the population that were affected. This lesson has students hear from historians, scientists and doctors to explore the factors that led to the spread of the disease. With this information, students…

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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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Friday, April 3, 2020

Community Responses to the Coronavirus Outbreak

A review of news stories highlighting efforts that individuals in communities are taking to help others during the coronavirus outbreak.

Friday, April 3, 2020

StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - America's Digital Divide

Our Second Prize High School Central winner is Tyler Connaher, a 12th grader at Bay Port High School in Greenbay, Wisconsin. His documentary explored the topic of polarization on social media.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Hospitals and the Coronavirus Response

Shannon Muchmore, editor of Healthcare Dive, talked about how hospitals were responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Challenges for States Holding Elections during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Tim Storey, executive director of the National Conference of State Legislature talked about the challenges that state face in founding elections during the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically…

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.

Monday, March 30, 2020

Trump Administration Extends Social Distancing Guidelines

At a press conference, President Trump announced that the administration is extending the social distancing guidelines until the end of April.

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.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Senate Passes $2 Trillion CARES Act

After the the passage of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package in the Senate, the bill will now go to the House for a vote on Friday. In response to the economic impacts of the coronavirus…

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Arthur Evans on Coping Strategies During Coronavirus Pandemic

Arthur Evans, CEO of the American Psychological Association, discussed stress and coping strategies 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, March 4, 2020

Lessons Learned from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

In 1918, a strain of influenza spread throughout the globe causing 50 million deaths worldwide. Sometimes referred to as the Spanish Flu, this pandemic was unique in its severity and the segments of…

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

Aggregated Resources by Curriculum and Theme

Announcing the C-SPAN StudentCam 2020 Winners

Community Responses to the Coronavirus Outbreak

StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - America's Digital Divide

Hospitals and the Coronavirus Response

Challenges for States Holding Elections during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Challenges for K-12 Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Trump Administration Extends Social Distancing Guidelines

The Defense Production Act and Presidential Powers

Senate Passes $2 Trillion CARES Act

Arthur Evans on Coping Strategies During Coronavirus Pandemic

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Lessons Learned from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

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

Community Responses to the Coronavirus Outbreak

StudentCam 2020 2nd Prize - America's Digital Divide

Hospitals and the Coronavirus Response

Challenges for States Holding Elections during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Challenges for K-12 Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Trump Administration Extends Social Distancing Guidelines

The Defense Production Act and Presidential Powers

Senate Passes $2 Trillion CARES Act

Arthur Evans on Coping Strategies During Coronavirus Pandemic

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Lessons Learned from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

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