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Are press freedoms under threat?
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In this lesson plan, hear from a journalist convicted of “cyber libel” in the Philippines and discuss press freedoms in the U.S. and around the world. Continue reading

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

Lesson plan – How teens deal with the spread of misinformation
Lesson Plan
Find out what young people really think about the news and the spread of misinformation using a variety of short videos produced by PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs. Continue reading
Classroom Resource: Shields and Brooks celebrate a lifetime in American politics
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Celebrating Mark Shields and his storied career in journalism and politics Continue reading →