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Election workers oversee early election voting at a polling station in Marietta
Daily News Lesson October 21 2024

Election officials on the threats they've faced since 2020

With Election Day close-by, some parts of the country are still looking for people to work at polling places
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Student Voices October 16 2024

Student Podcast: What young people are saying about Election 2024

Student Reporting Labs (SRL) discuss election issues on young voters' minds
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Daily News Lesson October 09 2024

Gazans reflect on one year of living in war, incomprehensible loss and sorrow

How civilians are affected by violent conflict
Family members of hostages gather to light candles to mark the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Karmiel
Daily News Lesson October 07 2024

A year after Oct. 7 attack, Israeli mother pleads for return of son

Hear from the family of one hostage about the trials of the past year
Vice Presidential debate between Walz and Vance in New York
Daily News Lesson October 02 2024

Key moments from the Walz-Vance debate

Vice presidential hopefuls focused their criticism on the top of the ticket
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at federal court in New York City
Daily News Lesson September 30 2024

A look at New York Mayor Eric Adams' federal fraud and bribery charges

Examine the significance of Adams being the first modern-era New York City mayor to be indicted
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Lesson Plan September 25 2024

Lesson plan: Should the Electoral College stay or go?

What do students think about the Electoral College? Do they think it is fair? Would they like to see the system changed?
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Post September 17 2024

News Hour Classroom's Journalism in Action website

The site continues to grow covering the role of civic engagement in U.S. history through journalism
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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 05 2024

14-year-old accused of killing 4 in Georgia school shooting

With a Student Voice piece on where students stand on gun violence in America today
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