How local journalism is vital to civic engagement
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Discuss why local investigative news sources help communities stay informed. Continue reading
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Brief But Spectacular Video Challenge
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Brief But Spectacular Student and Teacher Video Challenge! **ALL SUBJECTS and GRADES WELCOME TO SUBMIT** Now you can join the fun! Submit your video on…read more
Lesson plan: Decoding media bias
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Students will view the We The Voters film “MediOcracy,” and then examine current news stories and how they’re covered by the three main cable news outlets. They will conclude by examining news stories for bias/point of view. Continue reading
Super Civics 2020: How to get along with our political opposites
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In this NewsHour Extra lesson plan, learn how Americans are struggling to approach opposing political opinions with civility instead of contempt and what can be done to fix the problem. Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein, sexual harassment, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Today’s Daily News Story discusses sexual harassment in the workplace as it pertains to revelations surrounding Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Continue reading