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FILE PHOTO: A combination picture shows Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Trump and U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Harris
Daily News Lesson August 26 2024

America at a Crossroads: 2024 convention delegates on America's divisions

Discuss differences between the outlook of Democratic and Republican representatives ahead of the 2024 election
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Daily News Lesson January 29 2026

America at a Crossroads: George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later

How has the first president's vision for the country been shaped by the centuries?
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Daily News Lesson January 08 2024

America at a Crossroads: How citizen investigators are helping the FBI track down Jan. 6 rioters

Based on Judy's Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series
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Daily News Lesson September 11 2025

America at a Crossroads: How Steph Curry and MLK III are working to unite communities through service

Discuss how community service can inspire people from different backgrounds to come together
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Daily News Lesson November 12 2025

America at a Crossroads: How viral debate videos affect civil discourse

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation
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Daily News Lesson July 17 2024

America at a Crossroads: Connections between religion and politics in America

Learn about one pastor's opinions on religion and politics
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Daily News Lesson May 04 2026

America at a Crossroads: The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides

Discuss what local communities across the country are doing to observe America's 250th anniversary
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Daily News Lesson April 14 2025

America at a Crossroads: What is the role of public service in the U.S.?

Discuss the roles of public servants the role of government in U.S. life
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Daily News Lesson September 01 2023

America at a Crossroads: Political division and the decline of local news

As a class, research what outlets cover your neighborhood, city or county
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Daily News Lesson July 23 2024

America at a Crossroads: How polarization and division leads to political violence

See how increasing polarization led to the assassination attempt of former President Trump
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