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(CNN Student News) -- September 3, 2009

Media Literacy Question of the Day

What viewpoints are expressed in the report on a private school's policy involving students' online passwords? Do you think that there are other viewpoints that could or should have been included in the report? If so, which ones and why? If not, why not?

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International Weather

What challenges do you think that the victims of the natural disasters featured in today's show might face in the days and months ahead? How might their needs vary, if at all? Explain.

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Small Change, Big Money

Why do you think that people might spend smaller denominations of money faster than larger ones? Do you think that you spend small bills faster than large ones?

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What do you think would be the impact on the U.S. economy, if any, if $10 billion in change were put into circulation? Explain.

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What's Your Password?

Do you use any social networking Web sites? If so, what is your main purpose for using the sites?

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What is your opinion of the school policy regarding students' social networking passwords featured in the report?

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Why do you think that the private school implemented this policy? Do you think that public schools could enforce a similar policy? Why or why not?

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