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Do We All Need a Little More Boredom in Our Lives?

January 26, 2026

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Word of the Day: precursor

January 26, 2026

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Gathering Groceries

January 23, 2026

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Word of the Day: voracious

January 23, 2026

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Word of the Day: strident

January 22, 2026

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Picture Prompt | A Year of Trump 2.0

January 21, 2026

Education NYT NYTimes What is your opinion of what President Trump has done in the first year of his second term? Why? NYT > The Learning Network

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Word of the Day: dearth

January 21, 2026

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Your Favorite Current Songs

January 20, 2026

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Word of the Day: transcend

January 20, 2026

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What’s Going On in This Graph? | Jan. 21, 2026

January 15, 2026

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Picture Prompt: Blacked Out Book

January 15, 2026

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Word of the Day: autonomous

January 15, 2026

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Teaching and Learning About Martin Luther King Jr. With The New York Times

January 14, 2026

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A guest essayist argues that perfectionism is “stunting our society.” Do you agree?
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A social studies teacher explores what writing obituaries of “overlooked” relatives can teach students about contributing meaningfully to society.
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American investment in science has led to important breakthroughs
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and people love it. Are there other places where you wish phones weren’t allowed?
and what do you think of its explosive popularity?
and why you think the behavior in question is so bad.
anime is now mainstream. What are your experiences with anime
Are you optimistic about the new year — and the future?
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Attendees at the annual Mars Society convention considered that question. How would you answer?
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Beauty companies are making more products for children and teenagers. Is it harmless fun — or a problem?
both on the holiday that celebrates his birth
but the Trump administration is slashing its funding. What is your reaction?
Chappell Roan’s current tour? Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted tour? Or a show from years
comedians and musicians about how they warm up before their gigs. What can we learn from their pregame rituals?
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Cozy TV shows. Leaf peeping. Football. How do you honor and celebrate the changing of the seasons?
Did baby talk give rise to language? A new study offers clues.
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Does experiencing a film on the big screen make it worth the ticket price?
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Experts say we see the clock in different ways. Are you always on time? Or do you see time as more of a suggestion?
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Guest essayists shared how they found beauty in unlikely places. Where do you find it?
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
How do you and your friends use slang?
How do you celebrate and teach the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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How does life expectancy vary by state and country?
How urgent is this issue? What could happen if students graduate high school without learning to read well?
How’s the food in your cafeteria? What do you think could make it more appealing?
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Inspired by a school in the Bronx with a basketball-themed curriculum
Invite students to uncover how a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain.
Is it a valid way to consume literature or is it a kind of cheating?
Is there a show
Is your red the same as my red? A study unveils what our brains knows about color.
Kate Bush and others to see how many connections you know.
Learning a new skill? Taking on a big responsibility? Doing something that scared you? Tell us what has helped you believe in yourself.
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Lua. What’s your reaction?
many young people are hesitant to put themselves out there. Is that true for you?
More schools and governments are turning to bans of cellphones and social media to try to keep kids off screens. Do you think they help?
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New York City clubs are banning phones on the dance floor
New York City didn’t have a portal to help people find affordable housing. So these teenagers made one.
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Parents sometimes struggle when they try to explain why some people have more or less money than others. What’s your advice?
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safer alternative to tackle football?
Sewing is growing in popularity. Are you be willing to try it?
Share some of your most cherished rituals for any holiday you celebrate.
Should we all be acknowledging the good things in our lives more often?
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stories and podcasts made by young people that explore the nuances of what it means to have and to be a friend.
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Students of all ages are invited to send in video questions for possible inclusion in dispatches from the trip. Deadline: Jan 16.
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That’s an assignment a Harvard professor gives her students. Would you try it? If so
The enormously popular Netflix series has ended. Were you a fan?
The former N.F.L. superstar Tom Brady recently announced that his dog Junie is a clone of his dead pit bull mix
The Times asked actors
The Times Opinion team writes that the gifts that cost the least are often the ones that we remember the most. Do you agree?
The Times reported on Gen Z shopping trends. What would you say about where your generation shops and what you buy?
The trials and tribulations of related people can really propel a plot. See how many novels and their adaptations you recognize in this short quiz.
The U.S. Treasury has retired the 232-year-old coin. Should the nickel be next?
they’re good?
This 12-question challenge will test your knowledge of all things Austen.
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This year’s “52 Places to Go” list suggests plenty of spots around the globe to consider.
To participate
Try this quiz about the bookish influences on Homer Simpson
Try this short quiz to see how many locations you remember from your reading.
Try this short quiz to see how many popular lines from 20th-century science fiction novels have remained in your memory bank.
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We are honoring the Top 10 winners of our Student Open Letter Contest by publishing their entries. This one is by Emma Hua
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we decided to honor two winners: an essay by William Alexis
we honor both a video and an essay
We invite teenagers to tell a story about a meaningful life experience in just 100 words. Contest dates: Oct. 22-Dec. 3
we invite you to imagine your own ideas for what school could be.
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What about studying the past
What are you listening to right now?
What are your favorite films that are so bad
what artwork would you choose?
What can you do for others this holiday season?
What caused the Antarctic explorer’s ship to wreck? A new study contends it may not be what experts thought.
What do you think this image is communicating?
What is your opinion of what President Trump has done in the first year of his second term? Why?
What music would be on your playlist?
what scenes would you include?
What strategies do you use to help yourself break out of these feelings?
What would you do if you were a winner?
When you shop
Where do you find delight and happiness in your everyday life?
Where do you hear profanity? Or is a better question
Where don’t you hear it?
Which of the images in this Times collection best captures how you’ll remember this year?
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writes that President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship is “a direct threat to the lives of children.”
” “Home Alone” or “A Charlie Brown Christmas” — what’s on your must-watch list each holiday season?
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” one teacher said of the popular word game.
” writes Ellena Lee
“Elf
“Gilmore Girls”? “Friends”? “NCIS”? What show do you turn to when you are stressed
"How Kansas City Won an Overtime Thriller."
“Put yourself first” is often good advice when it comes to taking care of your mental health. Are you able to follow it?
“Students respond to the challenge
000 comments in response to our invitation to talk about politics across divides. We loved the results.
000 Feet Up.”
000 lollipops on Amazon! What’s your greatest gaffe
000 people between the ages of 18 and 29 in over 20 countries found that many were struggling. What can be done to help?
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200 students who participated this year. Check out the winning videos to learn nine new words.
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99.999 percent of it remains unknown!
A “Simpsons” voice actor is concerned about A.I. coming for his work. Should we all be?
A 29-year-old cancer survivor is set to become the youngest American to travel to orbit. Have you ever dreamed of taking such a journey?
A bevy of new cookbooks explores the culinary preferences of beloved fictional characters. Whose meal plans would you most like to know?
a butterfly or a wallflower? This quiz can help you find out.
A cento is a poem written using borrowed lines
A coach is suspended after his high school team won 92-4 in basketball. Should blowouts be allowed in youth sports?
A company is trying to introduce robots into the corporate workplace. Does this sound like an exciting future or a dystopian nightmare to you?
A filmmaker searches to better understand his brother who has Down syndrome: What can we learn from his rich and nuanced family portrait?
a finalist of the 2019 Modern Love College Essay contest
A game of hide-and-seek using GPS technology is a joyful distraction for many.
A guest essay argues that anchovies (yes
A guest essay argues that it’s time to use warning labels to steer people away from food that is unhealthy. Do you agree?
A guest essay argues that the scary film genre deserves more respect. Do you agree?
A guest essay argues that we are teaching music the wrong way. Do you agree?
A guest essayist asks why we remain fans when sports most often leads to heartbreak? What keeps you rooting?
A guest essayist realizes he was wrong about pop music. When have you realized that you unfairly misjudged something or someone?
A guest essayist writes about the reasons people swear and the power behind cursing. Is profanity part of your vocabulary?
A guest essayist writes about the surprising difficulty of hugging his teenage son. Are you physically affectionate with your family?
A guest writer argues that while society might favor tall people
A high school teacher says students “need to do less so that they can do better.” Do you agree?
a job
A journalist tried to go plastic-free for 24 hours. How do you think his experiment went?
A judge ruled that Ed Sheeran did not plagiarize “Shape of You.” In pop music
A jury convicted a mother for a mass shooting carried out by her child. Is this an important precedent or a dangerous one?
A Lego set
A man won an art competition with an image he created using an artificial intelligence program. Was it “cheating”?
a mash-up of tennis
a movie or a TV show is going to end? Or do you avoid spoilers at all costs?
A new drug could help extend the lives of dogs. Would you give it to your pet?
A new portfolio from Opinion and the newsroom will expand our ambitions in an age-old medium.
a new school year
A new series explores how people experience religion and spirituality now. What does belief look like for you?
A new slide show of some of our favorite “What’s Going On in This Picture?” posts
A new study found that high school students aren’t getting enough produce. Has the pandemic made it harder for you to eat right?
a new study says.
A parent’s illness. A first love. A new friend. Seven short
A Paris soccer team made its tickets free. Should others follow suit
a part of your social life? Were they ever?
A place for young people to express their thoughts and feelings.
A planetarium? A Broadway theater? A baseball stadium? A famous library? Where would you most love to have a sleepover?
A recent article describes the rise of teenage wellness influencers. Do you think young people today are too fixated on their health?
A recent study shows Americans are spending notably more time at home. What about you?
a request or an opportunity
A school year’s worth of short
A slide show including some of our favorite graphs from our weekly “What’s Going On in This Graph?” activity.
A slide show including some of our most popular images published from 2012 to 2022 in “What’s Going On in This Picture?”
A slide show including some of our most popular images published from 2016 to 2020 in “What’s Going On in This Picture?”
a slowly decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past.
A SpaceX rocket launched the first all-civilian crew into orbit. Do you think spaceflight will one day become as ordinary as air travel?
A student in Alpine
A study of more than 200
A Times columnist argues that the planet is in better shape than you think. What gives you hope about the world we live in?
A Times interactive article documents the sounds that help give New York City its creative soul. What’s the soundtrack of your hometown?
A Times Opinion essay argues that giving joy to their children is the one thing parents can control in a challenging world. Do you agree?
A Times Opinion writer laments the loss of treasured friendships from his life. Can you relate to this regret?
A Times simulator lets you be a baseball umpire. Give it a try and find out!
a Times team turned to people who knew it best.
A Times writer says
a visual journalist created artwork with a playful approach.
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a winner of our 2021 STEM Writing Contest
A winning essay by Tenzing Carvalho
A writer claims that we have a civic duty to tell people when they are disrupting others. Do you agree?
A writer says her friends “were a parachute” when she got divorced. How have you and your friends cared for one another in tough times?
A.O. Scott
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abusive or threatening language?
accessible image-driven posts that invite a variety of kinds of writing.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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After a year when climate-related disasters seemed to become the norm
against vaccine mandates in Canada.
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age 17.
Ahead of our popular annual Student Editorial Contest
Airport codes will finish the Thanksgiving-themed phrases
albums or artists recognized at the Grammy Awards?
Alex Cox
Allergies
America’s big breakup with Britain back in the 18th century has inspired countless books. Test yourself on five of them with this quick quiz!
American Families Plan (2021)
American Girl dolls
Americans Abroad
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Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student debt. What should President Biden do about it?
An 11-year-old critic of Shirley Temples has the power to change restaurant menus with his reviews. What should people listen to you about?
An 8-year-old boy accidentally ordered nearly 70
An A.I. robot gave a commencement address at a university in Buffalo. What do you think? Who would you want to speak at your graduation?
An A.I.-generated track with fake Drake and the Weeknd vocals went viral. Would you listen to a song sang by a computer?
An awkward conversation? A dad joke? An embarrassing photo?
An English teacher challenges students to go inside the minds of characters to learn about motivation
an evergreen
An excerpt from “Chasing the Truth: A Young Journalist’s Guide to Investigative Reporting” by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey.
An expert on the college process suggests ways to have productive conversations
an image or a song? How much would you be willing to pay?
an internship or other opportunity
An invitation to look back and reflect
An invitation to post your thoughts
An ongoing list of questions to help teenagers document their lives during a time that will define their generation.
An Opinion columnist argues that students can benefit from living with people they don’t know. Do you agree?
An organization in Harlem is investing millions of dollars to create savings plans for students in its charter schools. Is that a good idea?
an uplifted coral atoll marred by decades of mining
anchovies!) deserve more love. What underappreciated food would you make the case for?
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and a challenge to look forward and dream.
and a winning essay from Ava Isabella Kendra Haddock.
and an invitation to join the conversation.
and an invitation to join the ongoing conversation.
and how do these changes affect which plants can grow successfully by region?
And how do they let you know they’re thinking of you?
and how will it affect your life?
and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
and provides some useful resources to help.
and remember the joy they bring.
And should students have to understand topics like budgets
and the boarding passes reveal a secret image and holiday message.
and the lives of those around us.
and then create visual stories of their communities.
and they’re pushing back by trying to spend less. Would you join them?
and to foster activism.
And what does it say about you and your peers — your experiences
And what have you learned from that person about preparing meals
and what it means to you.
and what makes it great.
And what strategies
and what you’re not.
and why is that information important?
and why?
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April 22 is Earth Day. What actions — big or small — can you take to appreciate and protect the planet?
are coincidences bound to happen?
Are fears about youth culture overblown? A short video about a classic arcade game might help us to answer the question.
Are morals universal or relative?
Are slumber parties
Are sports back at your school after pandemic disruptions? Are you a player or a fan?
Are the fastest women marathoners running faster?
Are there toys
Are they just a fun form of fan art — or are they problematic?
Are TV broadcasts focusing on the pop star too much?
Are uniforms or dress codes a part of your life at school
Are we a little too obsessed with our animals? Is it healthy for them? For us?
Are you “comfortable with feeling uncomfortable” when learning new or difficult things?
Are you a “sneakerhead”? How much would you pay for a pair of sneakers?
Are you a city person? Or do you prefer a more quiet life?
Are you a fan of do-it-yourself projects? What have you made or fixed this way?
Are you a firefly
Are you able to “unplug?”
Are you always on time
Are you among the many “WandaVision” fans? If not
Are you an avid YouTube watcher? What channels and personalities do you follow?
Are you and your family planning a trip this summer?
Are you applying to college right now? What has your experience been like? What matters most in choosing the right college
Are you FaceTiming with grandparents
Are you in a band? If you’re not
Are you savvy when it comes to recycling rules? How much effort do you put into properly disposing of waste?
Are you someone who likes things that are sweet
Are you spending your free time wisely? Is it providing you with much needed relief or adding to your stress?
Are you watching baseball? If not
are you watching or playing any other sports right now?
Are your friends there for you?
around the globe
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As our society has become more casual
As the conflict intensifies
As the video-streaming platform turns 20
As this disrupted school year ends and pandemic restrictions ease
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at work or while playing sports?
Australia recently passed a law that does just that. Should other countries do the same?
Baby Keem’s new album and more.
badminton and Ping-Pong
baked bread
Baseball season? New blooms? Spring break? Tell us what you’re looking forward to in the coming months.
beat or melody that loops in your brain for days?
Before hitting like or retweet on a post about the protests
being short is actually great. What do you think?
Beyoncé
Big feelings can shape much of our life
big or small
Bigfoot. The Loch Ness monster. Yetis. Could they really exist? Or are they all hoaxes or superstitions?
Bilingual Education
Black People
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blunder or epic fail?
bobs or pixie cuts. What’s your favorite look of the season?
books
Books and Literature
books and TV shows offer us in already frightening times?
Books make great educational resources to combat discrimination and xenophobia
Bored with your surroundings? Walk the (virtual) halls of some storied grand houses.
Boys are celebrating their transition into adulthood with lavish quinceañero parties. What coming-of-age rituals are meaningful to you?
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breakfast cereals and snacks?
bruises and broken bones.
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Build a D.I.Y. roller coaster. Plant seeds in biodegradable pots. Create a mathematical puzzle with origami cubes. And more.
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businesses and consumers.
but doesn’t have one? How has the composition of the unemployed in the United States changed during the pandemic?
but much about our tears remain an enigma. What kind of crier are you?
but should we still try?
but the pandemic has made doing so more difficult. What will you choose?
but we’d love to hear what it was like for you.
by design
Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary in the W.N.B.A. is a fraction of the multimillion dollar contract that Victor Wembanyama signed last year.
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Can “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” recapture the magic of “Barbenheimer”?
Can the N.C.A.A. pull off a successful tournament during a pandemic?
Can they be just as good
Can video games intended to calm the mind be fun? Worthwhile?
Can widespread eco-distress be a catalyst for climate solutions?
Can you find Algeria on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with about 43 million people?
Can you find Angola on a map? What else do you know about this country in Southern African with 33 million people?
Can you find Antigua and Barbuda on a map? What else do you know about this island nation with almost 100
Can you find Armenia on a map? What else do you know about this nation located on the border between Europe and Asia?
Can you find Azerbaijan on a map? What else do you know about this nation with about 10 million people?
Can you find Belarus on a map? What else do you know about this Eastern European nation with 9.5 million people?
Can you find Benin on a map? What else do you know about this African country with about 12 million people?
Can you find Bosnia and Herzegovina on a map? What else do you know about this Southeastern European nation with three million people?
Can you find Brazil on a map? What else do you know about this South American country with 212 million people?
Can you find Bulgaria on a map? What else do you know about this Southeastern European country with 7 million people?
Can you find Cameroon on a map? What else do you know about this Central African nation with about 27 million people?
Can you find Cyprus on a map? What else do you know about this Mediterranean nation with 1 million people?
Can you find Djibouti on a map? What else do you know about this East African nation?
Can you find Ecuador on a map? What else do you know about this South American nation with a population of about 17 million people?
Can you find Egypt on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with 100 million people?
Can you find Eritrea on a map? What else do you know about this African country with about five million people.
Can you find Greece on a map? What else do you know about this European nation with 10.7 million people?
Can you find Grenada on a map? What else do you know about this island nation with a population of about 112
Can you find Honduras on a map? What else do you know about this Central American nation with about 10 million people?
Can you find Hungary on a map? What else do you know about this European country with nearly 10 million people?
Can you find India on a map? What else do you know about this South Asian nation with about 1.3 billion people?
Can you find Iran on a map? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with about 83 million people?
Can you find Iraq on a map? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with about 41 million people?
Can you find Ivory Coast on a map? What else do you know about this African country with about 26 million people?
Can you find Jamaica on a map? What else do you know about this Caribbean nation with almost 3 million people?
Can you find Kyrgyzstan on a map? What else do you know about this Central Asian nation with about 6.7 million people?
Can you find Liechtenstein on a map? What else do you know about this small European nation?
Can you find Malawi on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with about 19 million people?
Can you find Mali on a map? What else do you know about this African country with about 20 million people?
Can you find Malta on a map? What else do you know about this Mediterranean nation with 500
Can you find Pakistan on a map? What else do you know about this South Asian nation with a population of more than 200 million people?
Can you find Qatar on a map? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with a population of almost 3 million people?
Can you find São Tomé & Príncipe on a map? What else do you know about this small African nation with a population of about 200
Can you find Serbia on a map? What else do you know about this Southeastern European nation with seven million people?
Can you find Sierra Leone on a map? What else do you know about this country in western Africa?
Can you find Solomon Islands on a map? What else do you know about this South Pacific island nation with about 350
Can you find South Africa on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with about 59 million people?
Can you find St. Lucia on a map? What else do you know about this Caribbean island nation with about 180
Can you find St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a map? What else do you know about this island nation with 110
Can you find Sudan on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with about 45 million people?
Can you find Suriname on a map? What else do you know about this South American nation?
Can you find Sweden on a map? What else do you know about this European nation with about 10 million people?
Can you find Syria on a map? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with a population of 17 million people?
Can you find the Democratic Republic of Congo on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with 90 million people?
Can you find the Philippines on a map? What else do you know about this Pacific island nation with about 110 million people?
Can you find the United Arab Emirates? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with 10 million people?
Can you find Togo on a map? What else do you know about this African country with about 8 million people.
Can you find Ukraine on a map? What else do you know about this eastern European country with 43 million people?
Can you find Uzbekistan on a map? What else do you know about this Central Asian nation with a population of 33 million people?
Can you find Vanuatu on a map? What else do you know about this South Pacific island nation with about 300
Can you find Yemen on a map? What else do you know about this nation on the Arabian Peninsula with about 30 million people?
Can you find Zambia on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with a population of about 17 million people?
can you imagine yourself joining one?
Can you spot the real ones from the digital fakes?
Can your generation distinguish reliable from unreliable information on the internet? How much do you think that matters?
Cannabis is now legal in much of the United States. As its use increases
Careers and Professions
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cartoon
categorized by topic
Cater to their interests? Relax some of the rules? Emphasize socialization? Or something else?
causes and impact of the violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Celiac Disease
chart
Check out this illustrated article in which 11 teenagers talk about the role of money in their lives
Cheetahs can reach speeds of 58 m.p.h. or more. Bats use echolocation to fly in the dark. What do you find extraordinary about animals?
Children
Children and Childhood
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class activities or school traditions that should be recognized as outdated
Classes like wood shop and home economics were once part of the school curriculum. Should they make a comeback?
climate change
Coaches (Non-Sports)
Coco Gauff. Simone Biles. Caitlin Clark. A columnist says we are witnessing the rise of female athletes. Do you agree?
College Admissions Scandal (2019)
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college loans or something else? What’s on your mind?
Colleges and Universities
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Community Colleges
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Community life within the isolated villages of southern Chile is facilitated in part by an unlikely source: a network of rural schools.
Computers and the Internet
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Constitution (US)
consumer credit
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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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Coronavirus Reopenings
Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns
cozy season and hoodie season. What do you like best about this time of year?
create
created by a 14-year-old? What would your “I voted” sticker look like if you made one?
Creating an erasure poem means finding your voice lurking in another’s words. It can be a way to start writing when words fail.
crime
Criminal Justice
crowdfunding
cuffing season
culled from the last four years of images.
culture and sports will you remember about this year?
cultures or body types seem to be reprimanded more often than others?
curtain bangs
Cyberattacks and Hackers
damaged or otherwise unwanted items. What should happen instead?
Damaging or stealing school property is a trend in some schools thanks to a recent TikTok craze. What about yours?
dances or concerts?
Data-Mining and Database Marketing
Deaths (Obituaries)
Decisions and Verdicts IFTTT
declaring it an urgent public health issue.
Demonstrations
depressed and even suicidal? What can be done to address this mental health crisis?
depression and other serious mental health disorders among your generation? What can be done to help?
Design your own action figure or doll. What would you want it to look like?
Did the pandemic shrink your social circle — or just clarify who is most important to you and why?
Did you know that manual activities like cooking
Did you watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
Digg
Discrimination
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Do Americans think we have a free speech problem?
Do smart watches work as training wheels for a smartphone? Or do they just hook children on technology at an even earlier age?
Do students of certain genders
Do the benefits outweigh the risk of spreading the coronavirus? Or is it better to skip sports this school year?
Do they have a responsibility to use their platform and influence to raise awareness? Or should they stick to sports?
Do we have a responsibility to tell on those who break the rules?
Do you agree with Time magazine’s choice? What should the criteria for this distinction be?
Do you and your family and friends seem to feel a stronger-than-usual need for connection this year?
Do you believe in soul mates?
Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? How?
Do you consider the climate impact of the food you eat
Do you cook
Do you doomscroll? If so
Do you eat a balanced
Do you eat at home
Do you enjoy going to the beach?
Do you enjoy the frenzied holiday shopping season?
Do you enjoy visiting bookstores and reading physical books?
Do you ever feel stuck when you find yourself with too much to do? What do you do about it?
Do you ever go on silent walks?
Do you ever have feelings of self-doubt
Do you ever mumble to yourself when you’re alone? Or have lively conversations in front of the mirror?
Do you ever sit around and do nothing? Do you feel bad about it
Do you ever use online reviews to help you make decisions about movies
Do you ever write stories and share them with others?
Do you feel a close
Do you feel connected to your family and cultural roots? Or do you feel distant or cut off from them?
Do you feel less or more pressure to have a “perfect body” right now?
Do you feel that justice has been served? Does the verdict mark a turning point in American history
do you feel the need to make your opinion known publicly?
Do you find it easy or difficult to set goals and achieve them?
Do you find it hard to concentrate? Do you wish you could improve your focus?
Do you follow tennis? What is your reaction to Naomi Osaka’s recent win — and her use of masks to honor Black victims of violence?
Do you generally like winter? Does this year feel different? What plans have you made?
Do you have a favorite musical? How many show-tune lyrics do you know? Do you love Broadway?
Do you have a special holiday outfit?
Do you have an “accountability buddy?”
Do you have one? Do you want one? Do think measuring your fitness is helpful?
Do you have people in your life who share your same passions?
Do you have something that you believe brings you luck or that helps you feel focused or calm? What is the story behind it?
do you know by heart?
Do you know how to say “I’m sorry” and really mean it? Or do you have a hard time admitting you did something wrong?
Do you know the capital of Austria? What about Mozambique? How many of these 40 capital cities can you name?
Do you like knowing how a book
Do you like looking at old photos
Do you like making playlists? What
Do you like scary stories? What are some of your favorites?
Do you like to ask for help with your problems? Do you ever give that kind of help to others?
Do you like to thrift? What finds are you most proud of?
Do you miss going out to restaurants?
Do you observe holidays like Passover
Do you own a pet? What does he or she add to your life?
Do you participate in community events like parades
do you plan to take it at some point?
Do you play? If you don’t
Do you play? What do you think about the fact that The Times has purchased the game?
Do you practice meditation every day? What else do you do to feel calm and grounded?
do you prefer to make small and incremental changes throughout the year?
Do you see people from different walks of life interacting with each other
Do you see walking as an enjoyable activity
Do you speak multiple languages? Are you learning a new one? How has that knowledge expanded your world?
Do you talk about dating with your parents? Would you let them set you up on a date?
Do you talk about politics with those you love? How closely are your beliefs aligned with those of the people around you?
Do you tend to abandon an idea that hasn’t worked
do you think companies should play in political discourse in the United States?
Do you think it is important to use proper grammar and punctuation while texting? Or can overly formal texts send the wrong message?
Do you think it should be a government priority to ensure that all people can urinate with dignity?
Do you think it’s a sign of disrespect when people wear their masks below their noses?
Do you think that a famous person’s endorsement of the coronavirus vaccine is useful?
Do you think that using famous people to endorse products or companies is an effective advertising technique?
do you think the issues raised in the interview are important?
Do you think there are types of businesses where dogs should be welcome? And places where dogs should not be permitted?
do you think you have learned just as much — or even more — this past year than you might have if the pandemic had never happened?
Do you think young people are leading a movement away from email? Is that a good thing?
Do you trust the product recommendations you see on social media? Or are you increasingly skeptical of people trying to sell you stuff online?
Do you try to face them directly? Or do you tend to avoid confrontation?
Do you turn on melancholy music when you’re feeling down?
do you use to make sure you’re heard?
Do you use your own internal compass to get from place to place? Or do you depend on a smartphone map?
Do you wait for a new year to begin to set goals? Or
Do you want one (or more)? What design would you choose? Would you make a different choice if you knew your tattoo would last only a year?
Do you want to improve your health
Do you want to smash your alarm each morning? Do you keep hitting snooze? Or do you jump up to meet each day?
Do you wish you had been educated at home as a younger child? Why or why not?
Does it matter if you’re the firstborn
Does January usually feel like a fresh start to you? Has the pandemic changed that? How do you keep track of time these days?
Does living in a van while traveling the country or the world appeal to you?
Does the song reflect the beliefs you have about your country? How might it be changed to include more perspectives and experiences?
Does thinking about your own mortality make you appreciate life? Or does the thought fill you with dread?
Does this kind of language make us more compassionate and sensitive to one another? Or can it be unproductive and harmful?
Does this kind of positive thinking help you find hope in the face of uncertainty? Or is it just too unrealistic?
Does your family have pandemic rules about screen use
Dogs
Donald J. Trump made history with a second straight victory
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Downloads and Streaming
Drones (Pilotless Planes)
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droughts and wildfires. Tell us how the mounting consequences of climate change have affected you.
Drug Abuse and Traffic
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During the coronavirus pandemic
E-Learning
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E-Mail
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E.L.L. students are invited to write a 50-word story using our recent vocabulary words. Send us yours by Jan. 31.
Each Wednesday we spotlight five student activities created for a broad range of learners based on reporting in The New York Times.
Each week
Each week we spotlight five accessible activities for a broad range of readers and writers based on reporting in The New York Times.
Each week we spotlight five student activities created for a broad range of learners based on reporting in The New York Times.
Each year the U.S. Mint produces billions of pennies. Many are hardly ever used. Are these small copper-colored coins worth the trouble?
Easter and Ramadan? How will the pandemic affect your plans?
eaten or tried out because someone on TikTok
Education
Education (K-12)
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Education (Pre-School)
Education (Secondary)
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Educators
Educators: We want to hear how you incorporate Science Times and other STEM coverage into your curriculum.
Elaborate
Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What do you love about the holiday? What could you do without?
Elderly
emails and other digital messages rude? Or is it sometimes necessary?
embarking on some D.I.Y. projects and
Emotions
empathy and relationships.
Engineering and Engineers
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especially for older people
Ethics (Personal)
even embracing boredom.
Every place has its own climate risk. What is it where you live? How may climate change affect your community?
Ex-Convicts
Expand your vocabulary with videos from winners of our 15-Second Vocabulary Video Contest.
experience or story does this short video inspire for you?
Experts say observing tiny rituals is good for us. What do you already do? Why? What new ones might you invent to add richness to your life?
Experts say that keeping track of your tiny victories can boost your motivation and morale. What have you succeeded in lately?
Experts say that mistakes are inevitable and that we should embrace them. Do you agree?
experts say. In what kind of environment do you thrive?
Explore NYTimes.com and tell us what you read
Factories and Manufacturing IFTTT
False Alarms
family
family and the human spirit?
family-like connection to people outside of your biological relatives?
fanciful tradition risk becoming harmful deception?
Fans are writing “fix-its” in an attempt to right perceived wrongs in beloved works. How might you retell a story you were disappointed by?
fashion and life?
Federal Aid (US)
Federal Budget (US)
feeling and thinking. Here is what they had to say.
feelings and questions.
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fields or courts where you live? Are these public spaces ever too crowded?
Financial Aid (Education)
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flea markets or online resellers?
floods
flourish in the right environment
Follow these five steps to learn how to take photos that capture your subject’s background and personality.
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foods or places that make you think of life when you were younger?
For this special edition quiz
Foreign Students (in US)
Fraternities and Sororities
Free Course
Free links to over 75 pieces about young people that have appeared across sections of NYTimes.com since September.
Freedom of Speech and Expression
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French Language
Friendship
from the summer of 2021.
FT
Furbys
games
GameStop stock has gone through the roof. What are the lessons
Gender IFTTT
geometry and calculus? Do we appreciate math enough?
George Floyd was killed by a police officer one year ago. His death galvanized a nation. How much do you think has changed since?
get on Zoom
get takeout or dine at restaurants? When it does happen
Gluten
Grading of Students
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Graduate Schools and Students IFTTT
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graph
graphics
Greg Gifford
Grief (Emotion)
Guidance Counselors
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gyms
hairstyle and accessories say something larger about your identity?
Happiness
Happiness IFTTT
Has a book ever touched you so personally that you felt a deep connection to the writer?
has been growing in popularity. What other sports should be more appreciated?
Has it been easier to find work this year than in previous years? Did you enjoy the job
Has the existential threat of the climate crisis taken a toll on your mental health? Or do you have a more hopeful view of earth’s future?
Has the pandemic brought you closer together with friends? Or moved you farther apart?
Has the pandemic changed the kinds of dreams you have?
Have major sports leagues lived up to their initiatives to diversify team leadership?
Have the difficulties of 2020 made it easier or harder for you to experience and express gratitude?
Have you been following the case? What do you think about the verdict?
Have you been following the story? What do you think the news and our reactions to it say about America today?
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Have you been paying attention to the current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 13 questions you can get right.
Have you been reluctant to ditch your mask
Have you been watching any live feeds of animals during quarantine? Which are your favorites
Have you dealt with coronavirus exposures since returning to the classroom?
Have you encountered lesson plans
Have you ever attended a comic book or other type of convention?
Have you ever experienced period shaming
Have you ever felt all alone — even when you were with others?
Have you ever felt left out? Left others out? How have you handled jealousy in your friendships?
Have you ever had a vacation ruined by overcrowding?
Have you ever seen an Oscar Meyer Weinermobile? In your view
Have you ever successfully changed someone’s mind? Has someone ever convinced you to alter your thinking on a certain issue?
Have you ever taken a road trip?
Have you ever used art to help yourself heal
Have you ever wanted to go on a cruise?
Have you experimented with chatbots? Art-creation tools? What have you discovered?
Have you filled out a bracket or joined a pool? What predictions can you make?
Have you had any great conversations lately? What could you do to make them deeper or more satisfying?
Have you heard of BeReal? Does the idea appeal to you?
Have you noticed a rise in anxiety
Have you read all the books and seen all the films?
Have you ridden one of these? Are they a good idea
Have you seen more skateboarding parks in your area? Do you think the sport is becoming mainstream — and
Have you seen the teenagers you know reshaping political activism? Have you ever gotten involved?
Have you started any special projects you’ve been putting off?
Have you taken the test? If not
Have your parents ever offered you money or other incentives for picking up a book?
Hazardous and Toxic Substances
Hazing
He was nearly selected to be in “Star Wars.” But then his dreams were shattered. What are the perils of being a child actor?
Head Start Program
healthy meal to start your day?
Henry Hsiao
Her vision was once seen as radical. What work still needs to be done to end discrimination based on sex?
Here are the news topics students had the most to say about this school year.
Here’s what’s included in President Biden’s $4.1 trillion infrastructure and families plan. What do you notice? What do you wonder?
higher education
Highly sensitive people
Hiring and Promotion
Hiring and Promotion IFTTT
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
History (Academic Subject)
Home Schooling
Homeless Persons
Homeless Persons IFTTT
Hot Wheels car or Barbie doll? A new board or video game? A favorite childhood plaything reimagined for today?
How about going to the deep sea
How are bottlenecks disrupting global trade? How might these supply chain problems affect us?
How are the chances of being admitted to an elite college affected by income and by being a legacy applicant?
How are the growing zones in the United States shifting
How are you celebrating the Holy Month?
How are you feeling as summer ends and a new school year begins?
How can trees make a town or city a better place to live?
How can we get to herd immunity faster but with fewer people dying?
How can you give back this year?
How closely did you pay attention to the events of this dramatic summer? See what you remember by taking our special Summer 2021 News Quiz.
How concerned should we be about these ubiquitous foods — a category that includes many sodas
how did making things help you this year?
How did the pandemic change how we spend our free time?
How did you celebrate Labor Day weekend?
How did you feel when Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka withdrew from recent competitions? Have you ever made a similar decision?
How difficult is it to get to parks
How do Covid hospital admissions compare for the most and least vaccinated states?
How do the ages of U.S. presidents compare to the ages of heads of government for other nations?
How do you celebrate Halloween?
How do you deal with the disappointment of a dream postponed?
How do you express creativity?
How do you feel about a new academic year?
How do you feel about celebratory crowds these days?
How do you feel about celebrity fashion statements?
How do you feel about celebrity philanthropy?
How do you feel about motorcycles? Do you have any connection to biker culture?
How do you feel about naps?
How do you feel about novelty Oreo flavors like Key Lime Pie
How do you feel about the start of winter?
How do you feel about them?
How do you feel about Tom Brady’s storied football career?
How do you feel when you wear it? What do you hope to express about yourself through your fashion choices?
How do you find out about new music? What is one new song you think everyone should hear?
How do you get things done? What tricks
How do you give back?
How do you help keep your neighborhood clean?
How do you like to spend your day off?
How do you sum up in just a few words your philosophy about life
How do you take care of yourself when you’re sick?
How do you think your interests and personality might be different without your friends’ influence?
how does it affect you? What has worked for you to break the habit?
How does the United States compare to a variety of other countries based on different measures for income and well-being?
How does this image relate to or comment on society or current events?
How excited are you about the latest release?
How has the “normal” amount of precipitation changed across the United States?
How has the foreign-born share of the U. S. population changed over time?
How has the relationship between life expectancy and health expenditures by country changed since 2000?
How has the volume of Russian trade changed since it invaded Ukraine?
How has voting by party shifted in the 50 states for the past five presidential elections?
How has your life been shaped by the sacrifices
How have average summer land temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere changed over the past 72 years?
How is Covid-19 affecting where you live? What do you notice and wonder about these two maps?
How is your community important to you?
How kind are you to yourself? How could giving yourself a break help?
How long until electric vehicles rule the road in the United States?
How many different books and authors referenced in this comic can you identify?
How many friends can one person realistically have? Weigh in on what a recent research study shows.
How many of our recent Words of the Day can you use correctly in a 50-word story? Send us yours by March 25.
How many of these 40 capital cities can you name?
How many recent Words of the Day can you use correctly in a 50-word story? Send us yours by Nov. 30.
How many residents in each state might be undercounted in the 2020 census? And why does it matter if people remain uncounted?
How many workers are there in frontline and essential occupations? Who should get vaccinated first?
How much do I have to save? Why is it so expensive? When do I submit the FAFSA? What questions do you have about how to pay for college?
How much do you care about the love lives of the famous?
How much do you know about how New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras? What special festivals does your city or town honor? How?
How much do you live in your imagination?
How much do you think about what you wear and how you look? Do your clothes
How much do you think we can judge our collective happiness as a society by what is posted on social media?
How often do you seek out solitude? Do you ever avoid being by yourself?
How often do you tell people that they look great or that you admire them in some way? Should we all be doing more of that?
How should the United States keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay?
How should we honor and remember those we have lost to Covid?
How should we reimagine our schools so that all students receive a quality education?
How unhealthy is the air in the world’s major cities?
How well did you follow the news this past week? How many of these 10 questions can you get right?
How well do you know your relatives? What would you like to learn about them?
How well do you think our leaders have responded to the coronavirus crisis? If you were in a leadership position
How were you and the people you know affected when Facebook
How will we want to dress when the world opens back up? Tell us both how you feel and what you predict we’ll see on the streets.
How will you determine where you want to go to college? What role
How worried should American consumers be about inflation (rising prices)?
How would you describe your spiritual beliefs? Can you pick and choose which aspects of religion to follow?
how would you like it cooked?
how would you spend it? Where would you go? Whom would you be with?
how you treat others and what you value?
how?
Humanities
Humans are the only species that sheds emotional tears
Hundreds of thousands of white flags just went up on the National Mall. Do you know what they represent?
Hungry for in-person interaction
Ideas for creating authentic connections
if any
if anything
if at all
If money were no object
If not
if so
If you could have a perfect weekend
If you could set a world record
If you had five minutes to convince people that your favorite cultural offering is worth their time
If you had to choose a tune to describe your summer vacation
If you had to choose just one to represent your hopes for 2022
If you had unlimited time and resources
If you own a dog
If you recently applied to college
If you’ve never been to one
If you’ve started
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illuminates his writing process.
illustration or any other visual piece that documents your life. Dates: Oct. 12 to Nov. 16.
images or ideas does this piano sonata evoke for you?
immigration
improve it and try again?
In a special Student Opinion question
In China
In five short videos
In four short videos
In honor of National Poetry Month
In its last six months
in some places
in the age of artificial intelligence.
in the age of TikTok
In this lesson
In this lesson plan
In this lesson students will analyze graphs
In this popular column
In this short film
In this webinar
in three maps.
In three short lessons
In what ways are we not really seen for who we are?
In what ways is the population of the United States shifting?
in your opinion
in your opinion?
Income
Income Inequality
Income Inequality IFTTT
Inflation
Insects are not legally protected in at least a dozen states. How much should we care?
inspired by this image and theme.
inspired by this image.
inspired by Valentine’s Day.
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Is artificial intelligence a tool that supports students in their learning or a crutch that holds them back?
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is engaged in an epic drum battle with her idol on social media. Which of your heroes would you like to compete against?
is hard about the holiday season for you?
Is it a useful tool? Is it cheating? Is it hindering students’ ability to think? Here is what teenagers told us.
Is it available to everyone today? Was it ever?
Is it easy for you to answer? Or does it feel more complicated than others might realize?
Is it OK not to vote
Is it possible to go too far with seasonal décor?
Is life better in small towns than in big cities? Where do you most want to live when you’re out of school and on your own?
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Is that the kind of challenge that appeals to you? If not
Is the gap in compensation between executives and their employees too big?
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Is there a goal you’d like to pursue by doing something every day for weeks or even months in a row? What do you think might happen as a result?
Is there a teacher who has changed your life?
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it is a time-consuming process.
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It’s Spooky Season. What are your favorite scary books
Jenna Ortega tells Times readers about the joys and the challenges of stardom at a young age. What can we learn from her experience?
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Judge just set the American League record
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Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A new initiative is trying to change that.
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Keyword Research
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Lady Gaga and now Bad Bunny are the subjects of college courses. Who do you think should be next?
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Less than a quarter of all students in the United States take algebra before ninth grade. Should more have the opportunity?
Let their stories be your inspiration as you set resolutions for 2022.
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Life expectancy doubled over the last century. Radically extending life is possible in this one. How long would you want to live?
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listening to music from your childhood or doing other things that remind you of when you were younger?
livestreaming your life is big business. What happens when all you show the world is a manufactured life?
logic-defying trick-shot videos have found an avid following on social media. Are you a fan?
look back at your own history with the platform and tell us about the videos you’ve enjoyed most.
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Major parts of the internet are being locked behind stricter digital age checks to protect children. Is that a good thing?
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making it a good time to consider: Does your favorite game need a reboot or makeover?
Manohla Dargis
Many schools do not allow students to use artificial intelligence to complete their assignments. Should teachers be held to the same standard?
Many stars have long accepted fan misbehavior
Many teenagers have to meet school service requirements
maps and data to better understand the toll of the pandemic on incarcerated populations.
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Middle and high school students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why. The contest runs from June 9 to Aug. 18.
Mikaila Ulmer’s “Bee Fearless” is that rarest of book breeds: the middle grade memoir.
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Monthly challenges for the 2021-22 school year to help students get creative with our daily vocabulary words.
More and more of us are living in bubbles with like-minded individuals. What have your experiences in having conversations across divides been?
More and more states are cracking down on students’ use of cellphones. Are these restrictions fair? Can they work?
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Native Americans share their experiences with race in the United States.
Nearly 20 years after their deployment to Iraq
Nearly a quarter of adolescents struggle with insomnia. Do you?
neighborhood associations are nothing new. But the current moment is a unique time to begin one.
New research suggests casual check-ins might mean more than we realize. Do you underestimate how much your friends would like hearing from you?
New surveys report that boys are feeling discouraged in the classroom and are less likely to go to college. Is this true in your experience?
New TV shows? Football? Pumpkin spice? Tell us what you’re excited about this season.
New York City announced that it will phase out these programs in an effort to desegregate its public schools. Is this the right thing to do?
New York City’s Open Streets program is designing new places for residents to gather. Does your community need more public spaces?
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newsworthy New Yorkers share how they spend a typical Sunday. What does your weekend routine look like?
Nicholas St. Fleur and Katherine J. Wu share tips to help students sharpen their informational writing skills.
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Officials who drove the decades-long war in Afghanistan look back on the strategic mistakes and misjudgments that led to a 20-year quagmire.
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One influencer has accused another of copying her aesthetic on social media. Should stealing someone’s vibe be against the law?
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Our final roundup of student comments for the 2020-21 school year.
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playing a musical instrument and building things can be good for your brain?
Point-and-shoot digital cameras are hot again. What retro tech do you love?
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powerful essays from teenagers about their most meaningful life moments.
practical exercises to try along the way.
President Trump’s latest wave of on-again
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Professional sports have returned after a long pause
Proposed guidelines in California recommend an overhaul for math education. What do you think?
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Recent judicial decisions restricted abortion rights in Texas and expanded them in Mexico. What do these developments mean to you?
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Republicans and Democrats are increasingly cut off from one another
Research suggests there may be an ideal number of close friends we should have. What is that number for you?
Researchers say they have found the strongest indication yet of extraterrestrial life on a massive planet light-years away. What’s your reaction?
Retailers sometimes throw out returned
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Ricardo F. Jaramillo
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Rules restricting when students can use phones are on the rise. Do they work? Are they fair?
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saving and investing in order to graduate?
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Schools have been caught up in spirited debates over what students should — and should not — learn about the country’s history.
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Scientists say that feeling the earth can be good for our bodies and minds. When was the last time you got your hands dirty?
Scotland became the first country to provide free sanitary products to anyone who needs them. Should other countries follow its lead?
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See what you remember about this extraordinary year by taking our special 2020 news quiz.
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Self-reflective writing can help you remember things and process your emotions. Have you ever wanted to try it?
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September marks a new season
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Should elections always be fair? What does that look like when drawing voting district lines?
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Should parents let their children miss school for a vacation?
Should parents shield their children from painful truths with white lies? Or is it always better to level with them about difficult realities?
Should social media companies be more accountable for punishing users who use discriminatory
Should straight actors play gay roles? The writer of a new TV show says no. Do you agree?
Should the American Flag be redesigned?
Should the government give money to babies?
Should we worry that young people are using acne and anti-aging products meant for adults?
Should your school year end with in-person learning that extends through the summer? Why or why not?
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so has our language. Is that a problem? Or is there something satisfying about swearing?
Soccer fans are tuning into watchalongs — streaming parties where they can hear and see everything except the game. Does that sound appealing?
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Some educators are pushing to get rid of homework. Would that be a good thing?
Some high schools that once took a “college for all” approach are now guiding teenagers toward more choices. Do you think that is a good idea?
Some people say January is secretly great. Do you agree?
Some shoppers are fed up by the constant barrage of ads online
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Spend this holiday week experimenting with turkey bones
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students apply the familiar formula y=mx+b to a relevant real-world scenario: buying a car.
students examine their own information-consuming and sharing habits
Students from language arts and math classes team up to create one-page field guides for key mathematical concepts.
students learn about the adventures of a New York Times travel reporter. Then
students learn about the steps involved in creating jigsaw puzzles — and why
students learn about why percentage change values may give a misleading impression of what is really happening.
students will analyze the relationship between wild animals and people during social distancing.
students will consider what the @NYT_first_said account can tell us about the evolution of language.
students will examine a masterpiece of Japanese printmaking and consider the power of visual literacy and “close looking.”
students will explore a visual story of the past 365 days and reflect on the power of photojournalism.
students will explore how delays
students will explore the challenges of communication in the age of the internet — and what we can do to make it better.
students will explore the debate over how an author’s works should be changed
students will explore three types of literary devices using The New York Times Magazine’s Poem column.
students will learn about a new cuttlefish discovery and then design their own science experiments.
students will learn about a new type of artificial intelligence and consider its implications for our society.
students will learn about a startling new discovery about Venus and consider: Is there life next door to Earth?
students will learn about fractal geometry and how it appears in nature. Then
students will learn about how a Native American dance troupe is challenging expectations and fighting for representation.
students will learn about how social and psychological factors contribute to the spread of misinformation.
students will learn about one of the world’s longest-running seed storage experiments.
students will learn about protests
students will learn about recent protests in Poland and then reflect on their own beliefs about abortion rights.
students will learn about seven important Latino Americans from history and remember them with a one-pager.
students will learn about the challenges facing the movie industry and consider the future of Hollywood.
students will learn about the complicated properties of sand. Then
students will learn about the crisis in India and explore ways to help.
students will learn about the death of George Floyd and then respond by taking action or reflecting artistically.
students will learn about the fun and magic of musical camps. Then
students will learn about the history of Black American Sign Language and why it is getting renewed attention today.
students will learn about the history of Black surfers and the actions they are taking against racism.
students will learn about the history of the Nagorno-Karabakh region and why experts say the fighting this time is different.
students will learn about the job of a New York Times photographer
students will learn about the joro spider. Then they will create a new Spider-Man character based on the species.
students will learn about the No Mow May movement and make the case for or against a campaign in their own community.
students will learn about the roots
students will learn about the struggles that street vendors face in New York. Then they will make connections to history.
students will learn all about redistricting and gerrymandering. Just how fair is our current system?
students will learn how one high school team is breaking the stereotype that deafness is something to overcome in football.
students will learn more about the upcoming Summer Olympics and consider whether the Games should go on during a pandemic.
students will listen to an episode of “The Daily” to learn about Amazon warehouse workers trying to organize a union.
students will read about those we have lost and consider ways they can commemorate and mourn this tragic milestone.
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The 63rd annual Grammy Awards celebrated the music that emerged in a deeply challenging year. If you had a say
The app introduced new settings and features aimed at creating more age-appropriate experiences for minors. Do the changes go far enough?
the appliances you use and the way you travel?
The C.D.C. issued new mask-wearing advice this week. What do you think of it
the co-chief film critic for The New York Times
The crypto boom has begun. How do you think it will change our world?
The decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has led to concerns about corruption and human rights. Should we still watch?
The hardest part about writing poetry is choosing the right words. Use a paper or magazine as raw material to get over the first hurdle.
The holiday season is here. What are your gift-giving dos and don’ts?
The House has passed a bill that would force the app’s Chinese owner to sell it or face a ban in the United States. Is this a good idea?
the iconic show celebrated its 50th year. Are you a fan of comedy? Do you watch S.N.L.?
The idea of offering a degree in sports is gaining momentum now that college athletes can be paid. Is that a good idea?
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The Library of Congress is archiving internet culture. What digital content would you preserve for posterity?
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The monthly section devoted to children started by following one of its principles: Don’t sugarcoat the news
The N.B.A. superstar Luka Doncic wants to make youth basketball joyful again. How do you think that could be done for organized sports?
The New York Times National Desk asked state poets laureate for some words of gratitude. We got a blizzard of lovely poetry in response.
The Oxford English Dictionary picked “brain rot” as its 2024 Word of the Year. Do you agree?
The pandemic has made hugging friends and family outside our pod difficult. Do you agree that hugs are “good for humans”?
the permanence and the pain scare you off?
The popular app offered the simplest path to videoconferencing in a pandemic. That doesn’t make it the right path to take.
The Public Broadcasting Service is celebrating its 50th birthday. Which shows and characters have made their mark on your life?
The rise of virtual learning this year could mean the end of snow days. Is this a good thing?
the song’s lyrics or its catchy melody? Or was it all the intense gossip and marketing?
The streaming service argues it isn’t responsible for moderating Covid-19 misinformation spread by its star podcaster. What do you think?
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The Times’s comedy critic says the fabrications made by Hasan Minhaj in his last two specials go too far. Do you agree?
the U.S. Mint will feature as many as 20 American women on quarters. Who would you nominate?
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents
the United States government has put 13 prisoners to death. Do you think capital punishment should end?
The United States has surpassed one million Covid deaths. How should we mark this tragic milestone?
The United States’ big professional sports leagues are moving toward technological systems for officiating games. Is that a good thing?
The world’s densest collection of freshwater springs is at the center of a slow-motion environmental tragedy.
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there will be several children's book authors and subjects in the White House.
These aerial images — stunning in their abstraction — evoke a powerful sense of transcendence and tranquility.
These fun cake decorations will create a whirl at your next party.
These journeys of the imagination explore what it means to be human.
these ones are meant to calm the mind and offer moments of quiet and clarity.
These pieces are made by children of Ukraine. What do you think they are communicating?
These two maps show the results of the 2020 presidential election. Which map does a better job of visualizing the outcome of the election?
they also find opportunities to learn.
they plan their own road trip.
they will design their own science experiment.
they will design their perfect camp experience.
they will draw their own fractal patterns.
This June has restored the spirit of protest to Pride celebrations. Here are shows to help you understand the moment.
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This week is the fourth anniversary of the pandemic. What are your most lasting memories? How did it reshape your life — and the world?
This week we round up student responses on three Picture Prompts.
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This year we may have needed books
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Times readers share the scents they would archive in their own “personal smell museums.” Which would you pick for posterity?
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to help students discover the issues that matter to them.
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to reflect evolving attitudes.
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to what extent did you tell the truth about your life?
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We are honoring each of the Top 10 winners of our Student Editorial Contest by publishing their essays. This one is by America Leon
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we asked teenagers what they are seeing
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we challenge you to test your geography knowledge using photographs from around the world.
we have all found ourselves spending more time looking at screens. Is it time for a break?
we introduce educators to the nine contests The Learning Network will be running during the 2021-22 school year.
We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Contest dates: April 16 to May 14
we invite students to write a letter responding to an article in The New York Times and submit it to an upcoming contest.
We invite students to write opinion pieces on the issues that matter to them. Contest dates: March 2 to April 13
We invite students to write public-facing letters to people or groups about issues that matter to them. Contest dates: March 12 to April 16
We invite teenagers to tell a true story about a meaningful life experience in just 100 words. Contest dates: Nov. 6 to Dec. 4
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We invited students to suggest words to fill gaps in the English language. Here are our favorites.
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we spotlight five student activities created for a broad range of learners based on reporting in The New York Times.
we want to hear how you’ve taught — or learned — with the work of our winners.
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we’re inviting you to experiment here. What small
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What
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What are the barriers to rapid vaccination by state and in your county?
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What are the local
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What are the most valuable
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what are you watching right now?
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What are your Thanksgiving plans? How safe do they seem during a time when the coronavirus is raging across the country?
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What bad habits are you trying to stop?
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what brands do the best job at bringing “surprise and joy” to their customers?
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What can others do or say to make you feel better when you are down?
What can teenagers learn from working?
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What can we learn from how Cherokee Nation has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
What can we learn from how people in other countries view our election process?
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What can you make out of The Times? Catapults
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What do you think of U.S. Soccer’s pledge to equalize pay between its men’s and women’s national teams?
What do you think the new year has in store for us?
What do you think this GIF is saying?
What do you think this image is communicating?
What do you think this image is saying?
What do you think this image is saying? What is your opinion of its message?
What do you think your generation might do better than those who came before it did?
What do you want more of in 2021? Less of? Why?
What do you want to know about the future? Why?
What do you wish for yourself
What does a TV and movie star look like? What is the price of Hollywood’s narrow ideals?
What does it mean to be a good listener?
What does it take to make movie magic?
What does journaling do for you?
what does that time spent together mean to you?
What does the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. mean to you? How does his message still resonate in 2021?
What does theater mean to you? How have you been getting your fix during the pandemic?
What does this transition in leadership mean to you? Do you think Mr. Biden’s message of unity will be effective?
What does your ideal winter vacation look like?
What emotions
what emotions come up?
What factors do high school students prioritize when selecting a college? How do these compare to the priorities of recent college graduates?
what fashion statement would you most want to own?
What from your own life
What goes into making a hit song in the TikTok era?
What good things did you do for yourself this year? What new healthy routines would you like to work on in the new year?
What happens when a woman’s freedom of choice collides with religious traditions — and the law?
What has worked? What has been difficult? We’d love to hear from educators at all levels and across subject areas.
What has your mother — or someone who is like a mother to you — been right about?
what have animals taught you?
What have you been taught about anger? Do you think we view this feeling too negatively?
What have you bought
What have you read and loved this year?
What hidden gems do you have in your “backyard?”
What impact has the upheaval of this year had on your life and the lives of those you love? Historians tell us to reflect and document now.
What information is this graph conveying? Why was it published this week?
what inspires you more: the opportunity to do your best or the chance to do better than someone else?
What intriguing vocabulary words can you find in The Times? Learn a new word and tell us what you find out about it by Sept. 30.
What is beauty now? How much do you care about your looks during the pandemic?
What is home when you don’t have a house?
What is something positive you discovered about yourself
What is the best costume you have ever worn? Your favorite spooky tradition? The scariest movie you’ve watched or story you’ve heard?
What is the continuing impact of the “zero tolerance” separation policy on migrant families and their children?
What is the place in your area where people flock to take TikTok videos and Instagram photos?
What is the place where you live known for? How is that celebrated? Should your hometown be celebrated for something else? If so
What is the relationship between whether people smoke and income?
What is the reputation of your town or city? How much of it is accurate
What is the significance of the Stonewall uprising? Why are the events of that historic night still the subject of great debate?
What is this image from a new middle-grade novel saying?
What is this image saying?
What is unique about your generation? What attitudes about fashion
What is your neighborhood or town’s most important places?
What is your reaction to this history-making moment?
What issues would you like to discuss that we haven’t mentioned in this challenge already?
What makes a great present?
What makes Serena Williams’s tennis career record so extraordinary?
What makes something an earworm — a song
What makes you laugh these days?
What memorable weather event have you experienced?
What memories have you made with your pets this year?
What memory
What message do you think this GIF is communicating?
What message do you think this image is communicating?
What messages have you received from social media about how your body should look?
What might be the challenges in coming out to one’s parents?
What movies or shows do you turn to for laughs?
what music would you honor?
what musical artists would you love to see perform live?
What musicians would you include on your “best ever” playlist?
What new routines have you established during the pandemic? What habits and pastimes have you given up or modified?
What ordinary moments did you enjoy during your summer vacation?
what other feat of time and dedication might you take on someday?
What players
What purposes do these gender designations serve? Should we add more? Should we do away with them altogether?
What recipes
What role
What role do media figures — people you don’t know personally — play in your life?
What role do sneakers play in your style
What role does football play in your life? Are you concerned about the danger the sport poses to its players?
What short story of love
What small things do you do to take care of your body and mind?
What sounds do you find soothing?
What special objects or everyday items have been passed down from your family members?
What special talents and passions are shared by your family?
What story — real or made up — does this image inspire for you?
What story could this image tell?
What story could this video tell?
What story do these doors inspire for you?
What story does this image inspire for you?
What story does this video inspire for you?
What story or memory does this day inspire for you?
what technical difficulties have you witnessed or experienced yourself? Who was laughing?
What topics spark your curiosity? How could your podcast draw upon your unique voice
What traditions are meaningful for you?
What unique items have you acquired from yard sales
What was your first-ever favorite song? Who was there to listen to it and maybe even sing along with you?
What well-trodden destinations would you like to have all to yourself?
what were the most memorable moments from the past year?
What were your favorite and least favorite looks at this year’s show?
What word in any language feels especially beautiful
What world from a television show past or present would you most want to visit? Why?
what would it be
what would it be?
What would the ideal box of cookies contain in your opinion? Why?
what would you do differently?
What would you put on a playlist designed to get you moving?
what would you say?
what would you want to learn
What would your perfect life look like — now and when you get older?
What’s black and white and can be turned into hours of entertainment?
What’s great about it? How does it compare with chain stores that have locations in many places?
What’s the best thing you’ve done virtually this year?
What’s the best you’ve ever had? What are your favorite kinds?
What’s your favorite holiday dish?
What’s your favorite holiday film or television special?
When and where do you think this image was taken? What does it convey to you?
When does a fun
When emotionally charged issues make headlines
When it comes to your goals
When Joe Biden takes office
When was the last time you cried during a movie? Do you wish more films were made to bring their audiences to tears?
When was the last time you cried? Could we all benefit from shedding tears more often?
When was the last time you wore something more fancy than your everyday clothes? Do you enjoy sometimes dressing a bit more formally?
When we ran our new Open Letters Contest
When you turn down an invitation
Where and how do you get your news? How do you know whether to trust it? How do your sources of information affect your understanding of our world?
Where do creativity and style come from?
Where do people of Asian descent live in the United States?
Where do you find joy and happiness in your everyday life?
Where do you go when you want to leave your home and see your friends outside of school and extracurricular activities?
Where does wind and solar power need to grow for the United States to meet its goals?
Where has new land development occurred in the continental United States in the past decade?
where there’s still a lot to investigate? In fact
Where would you want to be stranded?
wherever you are in the world (even if you are homebound)?
Whether in your own life or the world around you
whether news
whether on the street or anywhere else?
Whether they were pets you owned or creatures you encountered in the wild
Whether you made crafts
Whether you watched or not
Which analog skills are important for children to learn in an increasingly digital world?
Which cars save drivers money in the long-run? Which ones are better for the planet?
Which elected officials should do more on climate change? What Americans say
Which foods are unusually popular in each state on Thanksgiving?
Which of the images in this Times collection best captures how you’ll remember this “year like no other”?
Which of the images in this Times collection stand out for you? Why?
Which of The Times’s “52 Places to Go in 2023” would you like to visit most and why?
Which of these six skills would you choose to instantly master? How does your answer compare to what these Times subscribers said?
Which products and services important to you have gotten more expensive?
Which song would you choose to celebrate a milestone or resilience through a difficult period?
Which states have the most premature deaths from air pollution?
Which trends will be in this year? Which ones will be out?
while President Biden is cruising to renomination.
While teaching important skills and values to the next generation
Who are our essential workers?
Who are the people that help to make the federal government work?
Who are the people that made the World Cup possible?
Who are the promising teenage musicians in your community?
Who are your favorite heroines?
Who do you think will make a better president? What is at stake for you and for the nation?
Who do you trust to give you good suggestions about what to read
Who inspires you to pursue your dreams or improve your life?
Who wants a job
Who was dressed best this year?
Why are so many American teenagers feeling anxious
Why are we still changing our clocks twice a year? Is it worth it?
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
Why is it harder for some people to vote than for others?
Why is this image in the news? What does it show
Why is this person special to you?
will college rankings play in your decision?
Will you be one of more than 50 million Americans who will fill out a tournament bracket?
Will you be watching or playing this fall?
Will you still celebrate the holiday this year? If so
Will you take the SAT this year? Do you think it should be offered at all this year?
Will you vote in the Fat Bear Week contest?
Williams played what might be the final Grand Slam in her 27-year career. What is your lasting memory of her — on or off the court?
winners of our 2020 Summer Reading Contest
With a few basic tips you can begin to draw the creatures around you
With so much of life being conducted online
without the taint of performance-enhancing drugs. Is he now the “true” home run champ?
Women and Girls
Women's Rights
words of wisdom or tips for getting by.
work-life balance or political activism might benefit older generations?
Would an Instagram for children make social media safer for young users? Or would it hook them even earlier?
Would expanding the right to vote to all children improve our political system?
would make you trust the creator who shared it?
Would you attend a live TV show taping — if you got money for it?
Would you eat a cicada — or any other type of bug? If so
Would you ever skydive? Would you want to try speed skydiving?
would you like to learn?
Would you like to live onboard a cruise ship?
Would you pick something that could lead to a career? Something you truly love? Is there a way to do both?
Would you take a flight to nowhere?
Would you want one? How might they change the auto industry?
Would you want to decorate your home like your favorite book
Would you want to live in one?
Would you want to own an official version of a digital good like a video
writes about how reading a piece on sexism in medicine changed how she understood her mother’s physical distress.
writes about the importance of human connection
Writing and Writers
Writing and Writers IFTTT
yes
you are discussing it with students. Please share your thoughts.
You can keep your family safe and sane by encouraging old-school play
you will explore helpful strategies for appreciating art.
you’ll discover the health benefits of humor and find ways to add more levity to your life.
Young actors are winning praise for their starring roles in films this fall. Have you ever dreamed of appearing on the silver screen?
Young people are flocking to photo booths to experience a more physical kind of media. What old technology do you think is cool?
younger people are joining old-fashioned clubs for games. Would you want to?
your community and maybe even your world this year?
your community and the world?
your family
your hopes and your worries?
your interests
your loved ones
your relationships or your outlook on life? What about your community and the larger world?
Youth
zigzag through this puzzle to reveal the twist.
Zooming with cousins or doing virtual family check-ins more often than usual?

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