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People gather as smoke rises from a mobile shop in Sidon
Daily News Lesson September 19 2024

Lebanon rocked by 2nd wave of attacks targeting Hezbollah with civilian casualties

Lebanese officials say the two attacks killed more than 20 and injured more than 3,000 people
Springfield, Ohio Finds Itself In Spotlight After Donald Trump Repeats Unsubstantiated Claims During Presidential Debate
Daily News Lesson September 18 2024

How life in Springfield has been disrupted by lies about its Haitian community

Discuss how disinformation has serious consequences and perpetuates hate and division
MTV Video Music Awards in New York
Daily News Lesson September 16 2024

Do celebrity endorsements matter in elections?

And should celebrities endorse political candidates, anyways?
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Daily News Lesson September 06 2024

Can AI help combat loneliness?

Discuss whether or not AI can make human connections and make people feel less isolated
People rally to protest against the government and to show support for the hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in Tel Aviv
Daily News Lesson September 03 2024

Amid massive protests across Israel, Netanyahu rejects calls to reach cease-fire deal

Discuss why Netanyahu demands that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt
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Daily News Lesson August 19 2024

Art in action: A look at James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism

Learn about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most significant literary figures
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Daily News Lesson August 12 2024

Art in action: Exhibition highlights less seen works, social ills and democracy in action

Discuss ways that art, activism and community building can intersect
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds rally with vice president pick, in Philadelphia
Daily News Lesson August 07 2024

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

Learn about Walz's record as a politician
International Court of Justice holds public hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, in The Hague
Lesson Plan July 31 2024

Lesson plan: Examining the U.N.'s International Court of Justice's rulings in world affairs

Learn more about what the U.N. is and its attempts to influence world affairs
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Daily News Lesson July 29 2024

Art in action: Theater adapts ‘An Enemy of the People’ to address public health after the pandemic

Explore how a classic play highlights the connection between democracy and public health.
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