The Learning Network

Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom

Student News Quiz
Weekly Student News Quiz: Israel, Abortion Law, Trial of the Century
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Compiled by Jeremy Engle and Michael Gonchar
CreditKenny Holston/The New York Times
Student Opinion
What Sign, Symbol or Emoji Best Represents Your Generation?
And what does it say about you and your peers — your experiences, your interests, your hopes and your worries?
By Shannon Doyne
CreditWilliam E. Sauro/The New York Times
1. current events conversation
  What Students Are Saying About Why School Absences Have ‘Exploded’
  Chronic absenteeism has increased in American schools since the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked teenagers what they make of the trend.
  By The Learning Network
  CreditKaylee Greenlee for The New York Times
2. Contests
  Open Letters: Our New Opinion-Writing Contest
  We invite students to write public-facing letters to people or groups about issues that matter to them. Contest dates: March 13 to May 1.
  By The Learning Network
  CreditYukai Du

What’s Going On in This Picture? | April 15, 2024
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
By The Learning Network
CreditAlexandra Genova for The New York Times
What’s Going On in This Picture?
What Elective Do You Wish Your School Offered?
A program at a high school in Missouri teaches students how to bring food from the farm to the table. What nontraditional classes would you like to take?
By Natalie Proulx
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Student Opinion
Can Poetry Make a Difference in Our Lives and in the World?
April is National Poetry Month. What role does poetry play in your life?
By Natalie Proulx
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Student Opinion
Should Colleges and Universities Get Rid of Legacy Admissions?
Is the practice of giving preferential treatment to applicants with family ties to alumni unfair?
By Jeremy Engle
CreditCarlos Bernate for The New York Times
Student Opinion
Our 2023-24 Student Contest Calendar
Here are 10 challenges to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary — including one open to both teachers and teenagers.
By The Learning Network
CreditFrom left to right, Shashank Salgam, Allyson Kim and Gigi Greene
Contests

Lessons and Teaching Ideas
Lesson plans and teaching resources based on Times content

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Writing Prompts
Student Opinion Q’s, Picture Prompts & Current Events Conversation

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Quizzes and Vocabulary
Weekly News Quiz, Word of the Day, Country of the Week and Student Crosswords

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Photos, Graphs and Videos
Film Club, What’s Going On in This Picture? and What’s Going On in This Graph?

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Contests
Student Contests & Our Contest Calendar

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