Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers several news stories, starting with the confirmation of Miguel Cardona as the U.S. Education Secretary, who will focus on reopening schools. It then discusses the distribution of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, with millions of doses ready for delivery. Lastly, it covers the decision to hold San Diego Comic Con virtually in 2021 due to COVID-19, highlighting its economic impact.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been confirmed as the U.S. Education Secretary?

John King

Arne Duncan

Betsy DeVos

Miguel Cardona

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Miguel Cardona's main tasks as Education Secretary?

Increasing teacher salaries

Implementing new standardized tests

Reopening elementary schools

Reducing college tuition fees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were initially prepared for delivery?

1 million

2 million

4 million

8 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of June, how many total doses does Johnson & Johnson expect to deliver?

150 million

100 million

75 million

50 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the San Diego Comic Con 2021 held virtually?

Because of coronavirus precautions

To try a new format

Due to a lack of interest

To save on costs