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People watch the television coverage of the U.S. Presidential election results during an election party at the U.S. embassy in London
Daily Video November 04 2020

How do news outlets decide when it's time to call elections?
Explore how one news service prepares for months to project election winners
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Student Voices November 03 2020

Why civics education is necessary
More from our series of Student Voices on how students can stay engaged as citizens—even after the election
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Daily Video November 03 2020

Judy Woodruff discusses election news coverage then and now

How elections in America vary
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Post November 03 2020

Four Election 2020 Kahoots! to engage your students
Exciting announcement! PBS NewsHour EXTRA began a collaboration with Kahoot! Academy focused on mak…
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Student Voices November 02 2020

Every vote and voice deserves to be heard
The first in our series of Student Voices on how students can stay engaged as citizens—even after the election
Belen Cruz helps her daughter to sign in online as schools resumed with online learning in York City
Daily Video November 02 2020

Why are people susceptible to disinformation?
Why are people so ready to accept misinformation, especially in times of crisis?
Voters line up to cast ballots on the first day of early voting in New York
Daily Video November 01 2020

News Roundup: Record voting as election draws near
Officials expect this election to set records in swing states against backdrop of ongoing crisis
Early voting in Maryland
Daily Video October 28 2020

What we can tell—and what we can't—from early voting
Explore what polls and early voting numbers can tell us about an election and what won't be known until after Election Day
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
Big Ten postpones 2020-21 fall sports season, citing COVID-19 concerns
Daily Video October 19 2020

What makes a swing state swing?
Explore why swing states become the center of attention for presidential candidates and how the Electoral College system works
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