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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.
Friday, March 20, 2020
A Review of the 2020 Democratic Primaries after the March Primaries

On March, 17, 2020, Charlie Cook, publisher and editor of the Cook Political Report, talked about how the Democratic presidential primaries had unfolded at that point. He talked about the power of endorsements and the winnowing of the field throughout the process.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Lawmakers Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Aid Package

Lawmakers and the White House reached a deal to provide $2 trillion in aid to address the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Television News during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Gordon Smith, CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, talked about ways that broadcast news is responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus through social distancing and pooling resources.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Congressional Operations during the Coronavirus Outbreak

R Street Institute senior fellow James Wallner talked about how Congress might continue its operation during the coronavirus outbreak. He explained the Constitutional requirements that limit how Congress can operate and what actions Congress is taking to limit the spread of the coronavirus among its members. A clip of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) explaining new Senate voting…
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.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Economics and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Mercatus Center’s Veronique de Rugy and Center for American Progress' Andres Vinelli discuss the impact of coronavirus on the economy and proposals from the White House and the Congress to support it. They discussed previous economic downturns and how they compare to the current situation caused by the outbreak of 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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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.

Friday, March 20, 2020

A Review of the 2020 Democratic Primaries after the March Primaries

On March, 17, 2020, Charlie Cook, publisher and editor of the Cook Political Report, talked about how the Democratic presidential primaries had unfolded at that point. He talked about the power of…

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Lawmakers Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Aid Package

Lawmakers and the White House reached a deal to provide $2 trillion in aid to address the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Television News during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Gordon Smith, CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, talked about ways that broadcast news is responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus through social distancing and pooling resources.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Congressional Operations during the Coronavirus Outbreak

R Street Institute senior fellow James Wallner talked about how Congress might continue its operation during the coronavirus outbreak. He explained the Constitutional requirements that limit how…

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…

Monday, March 16, 2020

Economics and the Coronavirus Outbreak

Mercatus Center’s Veronique de Rugy and Center for American Progress' Andres Vinelli discuss the impact of coronavirus on the economy and proposals from the White House and the Congress to support…

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

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Announcing the C-SPAN StudentCam 2020 Winners

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

A Review of the 2020 Democratic Primaries after the March Primaries

Lawmakers Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Aid Package

Television News during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Congressional Operations during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Economics and 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?

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

A Review of the 2020 Democratic Primaries after the March Primaries

Lawmakers Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Aid Package

Television News during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Congressional Operations during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Powers of the President during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Economics and 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?