Monday, August 31, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | tribute by THE LEARNING NETWORK


By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 2,620 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: September 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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15 Ways to Use The Learning Network This School Year by KATHERINE SCHULTEN


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Happy academic year 2015-16! Here’s what we’ve got on our blog and how you can use it, whether you’re a teacher, a student (of any age) or a parent.

Published: August 31, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Do You Find It Easier to Make New Friends Online or In Person? by KATHERINE SCHULTEN


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

How do you tend to make friends, whether in “real life” or online? Is one group more meaningful to you than the other? If so, why?

Published: August 31, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | A ‘New Cold War’ in the Warming Artic by SHANNON DOYNE


By SHANNON DOYNE

What are some lawmakers in Congress, analysts, and government officials concerned about regarding the Arctic Sea?

Published: August 31, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | somnambulist by THE LEARNING NETWORK


By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in five New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: August 31, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Should Kindergarten Be More About Play or Literacy? by MICHAEL GONCHAR


By MICHAEL GONCHAR

What’s the right balance between time for academic instruction and time for so-called purposeful play?

Published: August 28, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | How a Volcanic Eruption in 1815 Darkened the World but Colored the Arts by MICHAEL GONCHAR


By MICHAEL GONCHAR

How did the eruption of Mount Tambora affect the entire globe?

Published: August 28, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Student Crossword | Rocks and Minerals by FRANK LONGO


By FRANK LONGO

Test your knowledge of rocks and minerals by playing our crossword.

Published: August 28, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | musty by THE LEARNING NETWORK


By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 66 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: August 28, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Winter 2015 with Marilyn Gardner in Milton




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