Our 15th Annual Summer Reading Contest
Students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why, this year in writing OR via a 90-second video. Contest dates: June 7 to Aug. 16.
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Students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why, this year in writing OR via a 90-second video. Contest dates: June 7 to Aug. 16.
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In this forum, we invite both students and teachers to reflect on their challenges and successes — and to consider how to build on them for next year.
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Test your geography knowledge using photographs from around the world.
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Inspired by Times articles and features from across sections, these exercises can help both students and teachers think about their growth.
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What Is Your Reaction to Trump’s Conviction on 34 Felony Counts?
Donald J. Trump is the first American president to be declared a felon, a stain he will carry as he seeks to regain the presidency.
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Would You Want a Robot to Speak at Your Graduation?
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?
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Should Dogs Be Allowed Inside Restaurants and Stores?
Do you think there are types of businesses where dogs should be welcome? And places where dogs should not be permitted?
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Wonderful Words: The Winners of Our 11th Annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge
Thank you to the more than 1,200 students who participated this year. Check out the winning videos to learn nine new words.
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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.
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Film Club, What’s Going On in This Picture? and What’s Going On in This Graph?
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This new French stamp is a scratch-and-sniff. If you could design a stamp, what would yours feature?
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What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 20, 2024
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
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This word has appeared in 314 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 37 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 155 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 75 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 79 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 10 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 23 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 60 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 108 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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This word has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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A planetarium? A Broadway theater? A baseball stadium? A famous library? Where would you most love to have a sleepover?
By Natalie Proulx
This word has appeared in 113 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
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This word has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes.
By Katrina Miller
Maryland has an initiative to help residents find paid work in areas like community development and public health. Tell us if such a program interests you.
By Shannon Doyne
This word has appeared in 37 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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An organization in Harlem is investing millions of dollars to create savings plans for students in its charter schools. Is that a good idea?
By Jeremy Engle
Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.
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This word has appeared in 28 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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New nutrition guidelines will mean less salt and sugar in school meals. Teenagers share whether they think students will embrace the changes.
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Do you love it, hate it or feel something in between?
By Michael Gonchar
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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What do you think this image is communicating?
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Can you find Kuwait on a map? What else do you know about this Middle East nation?
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Did you watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
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What word in any language feels especially beautiful, interesting or meaningful to you?
By Natalie Proulx
This word has appeared in 107 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
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Recent studies suggest that school mental health programs may not be beneficial and could even have a negative effect. What has been your experience?
By Natalie Proulx
Bronx students create and race these cars as part of their science curriculum. Has your school ever offered an engaging real-world project that helped you learn?
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This word has appeared in 40 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Do you cook, play games or watch sports? How has spending this time together shaped your relationship?
By Shannon Doyne
This word has appeared in 103 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
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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?
By Jeremy Engle
Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.
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This word has appeared in three articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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A collection of resources and critical-thinking questions to help students better understand the protest movement and consider the complex issues it raises.
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Does technology help students be more organized, efficient and prepared for the future? Or is it just a distraction?
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