Community Connections

A lesson collection designed for community college students and adult learners, with the goal of inspiring civic action. Find a story below and choose one of the optional activities to get started!

Community Connections: Is political extremism partly caused by loneliness?

Community Connections: George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later

Community Connections: How viral debate videos affect civil discourse

Daily News Lesson February 10 2025

Hear from one woman what it took to get her to stop believing conspiracy theories

Daily News Lesson August 05 2025

Discuss how the COVID pandemic continues to shape the politics and civic fabric of communities years after it first arrived

Daily News Lesson June 16 2025

Learn how AI is used by political actors and others to shape public opinion

Daily News Lesson November 19 2025

Discuss how economic policy is set by the federal government

Daily News Lesson January 23 2025

Discuss changes in media platforms can affect the ways people process news

Daily News Lesson October 06 2025

Learn how best to discuss misinformation and how to challenge conspiratorial thinking

Daily News Lesson November 20 2025

Learn how best to discuss misinformation and how to challenge conspiratorial thinking

Daily News Lesson September 08 2025

Discuss how community service can inspire people from different backgrounds to come together

Daily News Lesson August 21 2025

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs

Daily News Lesson July 08 2025

Learn how hoaxes, lies and misinformation about emergency response to Hurricane Helene has hampered recovery

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