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Daily News Lesson November 12 2025

America at a Crossroads: 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

America at a Crossroads: 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.
The moon rises between the "Tribute in Light" illuminated next to One World Trade Center during 911 anniversary, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey
Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: 9/11 — Ways to reflect on the day’s legacy

Generate and discuss questions about the day of 9/11 and its legacy
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Daily News Lesson August 22 2025

Tour of giant, brightly colored creatures celebrates artistic heritage of Oaxaca

Learn more about Oaxacan wood carvings and how they connect to Mexican culture and diplomacy.
Labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest on Capitol Hill, in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 21 2025

Community Connections: The history of civil service

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs
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Daily News Lesson August 07 2025

America at a Crossroads: How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground

Learn more about how a community in Kentucky is using AI to boost civic engagement and enhance local collaboration
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Daily Video August 06 2025

How the Supreme Court has reconsidered the Voting Rights Act

Have students research other examples of when the law has come under threat.
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lansing
Daily News Lesson August 05 2025

Community Connections: How one town attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic

Discuss how the COVID pandemic continues to shape the politics and civic fabric of communities years after it first arrived
Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen, in Gaza City
Daily News Lesson August 01 2025

Gaza experiencing 'worst case' scenario of famine, leading aid group warns

Learn more about the worsening famine in Gaza and the growing international pressure on Israel to respond
FILE PHOTO: Morning rises over the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 28 2025

Community Connections: Student free speech and the Supreme Court

Discuss whether public schools should be able to punish students for speech outside of the school
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