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2024 U.S. Presidential Election Night, at Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida
Daily News Lesson November 06 2024

Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States

Trump told the crowd he will fight for them with "every breath" in his body
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Daily News Lesson November 05 2024

AI and election misinformation: what you need to know

Learn how AI is used by political actors and others to shape public opinion
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Daily News Lesson November 05 2024

Breaking down the paths to Electoral College victory for Harris and Trump

On election night at 7pm ET, News Hour will host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests

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Lesson Plan November 05 2024

Lesson plan: Polling pitfalls

What do people need to consider when evaluating public opinion polls?
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Lesson Plan November 04 2024

Lesson plan: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Learn about the role of local school boards and debate whether students should help elect them or be allowed to vote in other elections.
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Daily News Lesson November 04 2024

Fun facts with PBS News election countdown

Follow along for fun facts about Election 2024!
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Lesson Plan November 04 2024

Lesson plan: The 2024 presidential election — open and honest?

Explore the voting process, address concerns about voting machines and discuss the process of potential challenges to the election results
"I voted" stickers are displayed at a voting station during a special congressional election called after former Rep. Ryan Zinke was appointed to lead the Interior Department in Missoula
Lesson Plan November 01 2024

Podcast lesson plan: How is AI misinformation being used in the election?

Explore AI deepfakes, how to spot them and how they can be used to manipulate political perceptions using a podcast from Student Reporting Labs
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Daily News Lesson October 30 2024

Israel bans U.N. agency helping Palestinians in northern Gaza, healthcare system collapses

Hundreds of thousands remain trapped and no substantial food or aid has been allowed into the besieged area for weeks
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Post October 24 2024

A Democracy Minute: Sherrilyn Ifill on patriotism

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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