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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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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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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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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
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Daily News Lesson October 01 2024

Florida faces another round of rebuilding after 3rd hurricane in 13 months

Devastating toll from the hurricane continues to grow
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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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