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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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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
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Daily News Lesson November 02 2024

A Democracy Minute: Edna Greene Medford on what the nation could be

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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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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Daily News Lesson October 28 2024

A Democracy Minute: John Lewis on nonviolence in America

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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Daily News Lesson October 25 2024

A Democracy Minute: Jim Lehrer on journalistic integrity

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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A Democracy Minute: Sherrilyn Ifill on patriotism

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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Educator Voices October 23 2024

Educator Voice: How skepticism of conspiracy theories is vital to democracy

Hear from one educator about the value of teaching students about conspiracy theories and how to analyze them
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