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Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “The Quinceañera, Redefined” In “The Quinceañera, Redefined,” Walter Thompson-Hernández and June Canedo document two different quinceañeras that challenge traditions and rituals to create unique and meaningful celebrations. In this lesson, we ask you to reflect on what coming-of-age means in your family and to think…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Is Convulsed by Worst Unrest in 40 Years” What started as a protest over a surprise increase in gasoline prices in Iran turned into widespread demonstrations met with a systematic repression that left at least 180 people dead. In this lesson,…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “A Small Town Gave Up Tackle Football. It Came Storming Back.” Brain trauma sustained in football (and other contact sports) is now linked to long-term cognitive impairment, including memory loss, confusion, depression and dementia. Today’s featured article, the second part in a New York Times…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “How a Prison Play Goes on Tour” Thirty Colorado inmates staged “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” for nearby prisons. For some, it was the first time in years they were outside 20-foot walls and razor fences. In this lesson, students will explore…