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Daily News Lesson August 08 2025

A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of intergenerational communities

Learn more about how a nonprofit organization is bridging the generational divide through meaningful conversations

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Daily News Lesson November 27 2022

Higher youth turnout in midterms prompted by major policy differences between parties

Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from for November 28, 2022

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Student Voices June 20 2021

High school senior delivers "Class of COVID" graduation speech

Editor's note: Anne Laurie Pierre is one of three students from Massachusetts profiled in " …

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Daily Video January 20 2021

Inauguration special: Gen Z discuss hopes for the future of democracy

DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary, watch the videos and answer the discussion…

Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration cere

Post November 02 2020

Top 10 songs for Election 2020

Photo of John Lennon with Yoko Ono behind wearing blindfold, performing Instant Karma. Photo by Ron…

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Daily Video November 02 2020

Teaching Resources for Election Day: Gen Z's Prom at the Polls!

Engage your students this Election Day with these outside-the-box activities!

The Wider Image: The Deciders: Meet the voters defining America's politics

Daily Video June 25 2020

Will young voters turn out to vote this year?

Some members of Generation Z are preparing to vote in their first national election. Examine historical youth turnout and ways it could be improved.

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Daily News Lesson June 17 2020

How Generation Z is changing the world

In this lesson plan, discuss ways Generation Z is taking new approaches to activism and demands for reform.

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