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Daily News Lesson August 11 2026

Should AI companies use open-source models?

Discuss the difference between open- and closed-source AI models
U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand hold Free Speech rally in Foley Square in front of Federal Courthouse in New York
Daily News Lesson March 16 2026

Shorts: Checks and balances aren't working, growing majority says

Examine how a weak system of checks and balances affects how Americans view democracy
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Daily News Lesson March 13 2026

Shorts: How Americans feel about U.S-Israel attacks on Iran

55% of Americans say Iran poses a minor threat or no threat at all; 44% say Iran poses a major threat
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Lesson Plan November 05 2024

Lesson plan: Polling pitfalls

What do people need to consider when evaluating public opinion polls?
A man walks by as sign advertising real estate for rent in the SoHo area of New York City
Daily News Lesson June 04 2024

Why rents are still higher in much of the U.S. than before the pandemic

Discuss the impact and possible ways to address a crisis of housing costs in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson October 17 2022

Economy among key issues on voters' minds this midterm season — and other news for October 18, 2022
Choose which story is right for your class and discuss using fact-based and open-ended questions
Voters line up to cast their ballots in Atlanta
Daily Video June 10 2020

Election 2020 update: As Biden clinches nomination, candidates set strategies
In this lesson plan, explore the strategies of Democratic and Republican presidential nominees while learning about the impact of polling station closures.
Candidates try to speak near the conclusion of the ninth Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential debate at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.,
Daily Video February 19 2020

Super Civics 2020: Nevada Democratic debate
In this NewsHour lesson plan, check out the latest in Election 2020 and the Democratic debate in Nevada.
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Daily Video November 01 2018

Youth vote in America: Why these teens say low voter turnout days are done
Why do young people hold some of the lowest voter turnout levels in the U.S.? Is it really their fault? NewsHour's teen reporters talk about the youth vote in America and why the 2018 elections could see young people voting in historic numbers.
Christine Blasey Ford at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Daily Video October 04 2018

#MonitoringTheMidterms: FBI investigation into Kavanaugh wraps up
Use this lesson with your students to discuss Thursday's news that the FBI has wrapped up their investigation on sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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