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FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: People pose with laptops in front of projection of Facebook logo in this picture illustration taken in Zenica
Daily News Lesson October 26 2021

Facebook’s leadership had ‘no appetite’ to fact check political ads, combat disinformation
Hear why Facebook employees became concerned about misinformation and the spread of hate on the site
Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a hearing entitled 'Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from a Facebook Whistleblower' in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 06 2021

Facebook whistleblower asks Congress to regulate influence on users, including children
Discuss the call to regulate Facebook content and what some of the consequences of doing so could be
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Daily Video July 06 2020

Can students use social media to make positive change?
How can students cultivate good outcomes for themselves and their communities through social media?
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Daily Video April 01 2019

How a cashless society affects young people and low-income earners
This NewsHour lesson plan on personal finance examines how the absence of tangible currency and the constant exposure to digital advertising may affect young people's relationship with money.
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Daily Video March 17 2019

How teachers can discuss New Zealand, violent extremism and Islamophobia
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to teach your students about the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the concepts of white nationalism and Islamophobia.
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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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Daily Video December 20 2016

Facebook and others create ways to flag fake news
In response to the issue of fake news articles being shared on their platform, Facebook has launched several new tools to identify and block these sources.
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