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Daily News Lesson November 12 2025

How viral debate videos affect civil discourse

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation

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Daily News Lesson October 21 2025

How this non-profit attracts both liberals and conservatives, bucking trend

Learn about the challenges that "bridging groups" face as they grow across the U.S.

People mourn following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Daily News Lesson September 16 2025

Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence

Discuss the rise of political violence in history and ways to engage in civil dialogue

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Daily News Lesson July 01 2025

The power of stories helps young people overcome differences

"They're not trying to win an argument. They're personal stories." — Colum McCann, author

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Daily News Lesson March 28 2025

Ex-NIH director and truck driver explore how to bridge divisions deepened by the pandemic

Learn about what they agree on and how they can settle their differences

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington

Post January 06 2021

How to engage students in civil discourse following events at the U.S. Capitol

In this resource, teacher David Cutler of Brimmer and May School in Mass. shares three civic action…

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