Lesson of the Day: Amanda Gorman and ‘The Hill We Climb’
2. Ms. Gorman has an extraordinary ear for subtle rhymes. Reread “The Hill We Climb” aloud and listen for them. Which stood out for...
Word + Quiz: lampoon – The New York Times
lampoon lam-ˈpün verb and nounverb: ridicule with satirenoun: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody else’s style, usually in a humorous way_________The...
Lesson of the Day: ‘13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “13,000 School Districts,...
How Worried Should We Be About Screen Time During the Pandemic?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.The coronavirus pandemic ended the screen...
Big Eraser – The New York Times
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Use the image above to inspire...
Film Club: ‘My Father, Martin Luther King Jr., Had Another Dream’
4. Next, join the conversation by clicking on the comment button and posting in the box that opens on the right. (Students 13 and...
What Students Are Saying About ‘Impostor Syndrome,’ Beloved Places and Finding...
Improving Mental HealthIn 2021, I want become more stable as a person. With all the constant stress of juggling my mental health, my physical...
What’s Going On in This Graph? | Jan. 27, 2021
4. After you have posted, read what others have said, then respond to someone else by posting a comment. Use the “Reply” button to...
Word + Quiz: captious – The New York Times
captious ˈkap-shəs adjective: tending to find and call attention to faults_________The word captious has appeared in one article on NYTimes.com in the...
What Is Your Reaction to the Inauguration of Joe Biden and...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.On Wednesday, Joseph R. Biden Jr....
Fashion Fantasies – The New York Times
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.A special-edition pair of Crocs released...
The Winners of Our 2nd Annual Personal Narrative Contest
That day, a boy told me he liked my hair.I immediately understood this boy to be The One. He flirted with me more than...
Weekly News Quiz for Students: Impeachment, Climate Change, Russia
Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed over the past week. Do you know what it shows? At...
Word + Quiz: rube – The New York Times
rube ˈrüb noun: a person who is not very sophisticated or interested in culture_________The word rube has appeared in 40 articles on...
Lesson of the Day: ‘Where 2020’s Record Heat Was Felt the...
In this lesson students will learn about the causes and effects of the record global average temperature this past year. Then they will consider...
Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.In July, the United States carried...
Stars and Stripes – The New York Times
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Take a close look at the...
Word + Quiz: machination – The New York Times
machination ˌma-kə-ˈnā-shən , ˌma-shə- noun: a crafty and involved plot to achieve (usually sinister) results_________The word machination has appeared in...
Lesson of the Day: ‘Kamala Harris Will Make History. So Will...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Kamala Harris Will...
Fun Virtual Events? – The New York Times
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.The Times has been regularly recommending...
If You Were a Member of Congress, Would You Vote to...
The House of Representatives has already voted to impeach the president, with 222 Democrats and 10 Republicans voting in favor; 197 Republicans voted against...
Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All
Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and AllElizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishingMs. Harris has also been the subject of picture books, including “Kamala Harris: Rooted in...
Word + Quiz: traduce – The New York Times
traduce trə-ˈdüs verb1. speak unfavorably about or blame while employing false statements or misrepresentation2. betray or go against_________The word traduce has appeared...
Lesson of the Day: ‘Pig Painting May Be World’s Oldest Cave...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Pig Painting May...
How Well Do You Get Along With Your Siblings?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you have any siblings? If...
City Skateboarding – The New York Times
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Use the video above to inspire...
Film Club: Three Short Films Celebrating the Lives of People We...
It’s so hard, because as a nurse, people think I’m her. And I said, you know what. I think you think I’m my twin...
Weekly News Quiz for Students: Capitol Riot, Senate Runoffs, College Football...
How well did you follow the news this past week? How many of these 10 questions can you get right?
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‘2020 Has Been a Wake-Up Call’: Reflections on Our Civil Conversation...
One thing the Learning Network staff has long observed is how open-minded teenagers can be. Often via our daily writing prompts, we feel as...
What’s Going On in This Graph? | Jan. 20, 2021
3. Below the response box, there is an option for students to click on “Email me when my comment is published.” This sends the...
