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Daily News Lesson June 26 2023

A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy

Hear from Francis and Erick, two middle school students who participate in the New York City Urban Debate League.
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Daily News Lesson March 07 2023

Top Lesson: Brooks & Capehart on state of Republican Party + News wrap 3/7/23 + Student video
NEWS WRAP: CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky discusses what we've learned after three years of COVID
A quiet campus at Unity College during the Coronavirus pandemic
Daily News Lesson June 21 2021

Amid pandemic, Maine College finds record enrollment from diverse learning options
As the pandemic continues many colleges have taken great hits financially and in enrollment, see how and why one Maine college is now seeing record enrollment instead
Student Angelo Gallardo, 24, takes part in a drive-through graduation at Rio Hondo community college, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continues, in Whittier, near Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson June 11 2021

A debate over free community college
Hear from two former secretaries of education about the debate over free community college
Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In Final Debate Before Presidential Election
Daily Video October 23 2020

What students can take away from the final presidential debate
What message did each candidate need to get across, and were they successful?
FILE PHOTO: A combination picture shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during the first 2020 presidential campaign debate, in Cleveland
Lesson Plan October 19 2020

Four mini-lessons on presidential debates

Explore what makes a debate format work and why presidential debates are important to voters, then watch the next presidential debate
U.S. presidential election debate in Cleveland, Ohio
Daily Video September 30 2020

What students can take away from the first presidential debate
Despite chaos and interruptions, presidential candidates managed to outline sharp differences in policy
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Daily Video February 26 2020

Super Civics 2020: Highlights from South Carolina Democratic debate
In this NewsHour Extra #SuperCivics2020 lesson, take a look at highlights from the Democratic debate in South Carolina and discuss with your students.
Net neutrality advocates rally in front of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington
Daily Video December 15 2017

Net neutrality: Game over?
Still unsure about what net neutrality is? You're not alone. Use this NewsHour lesson with your students to learn more about the issue and find out why the debate continues.
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Daily Video November 27 2017

Debate the issue: Net neutrality
This NewsHour lesson helps students wrap their brains around net neutrality as they learn about how the regulations affect their lives as internet consumers.
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