Community Connections

A lesson collection designed for community college students and adult learners, with the goal of inspiring civic action. This project was funded under the 2024 Leonore Annenberg Civic Mission of the Nation Initiative.

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 June 16 2025

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

Daily News Lesson May 07 2025

Learn about one pastor's opinions on religion and politics

Daily News Lesson February 26 2025

Discuss one theory about the rise of political extremism in the U.S.

Daily News Lesson August 12 2025

Learn how local arts organizations are taking action and plan out your own event

Daily News Lesson December 15 2025

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation

Daily News Lesson May 15 2025

Hear from two teens whose friendship was put at risk by social media

Daily News Lesson April 10 2025

Discuss the roles of public servants the role of government in U.S. life

Daily News Lesson July 28 2025

Discuss whether public schools should be able to punish students for speech outside of the school

Daily News Lesson September 22 2025

Discuss AI and its use in the news, including misinformation

Daily News Lesson August 21 2025

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

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