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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 880 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: December 1, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 30, 2015 by THE LEARNING NETWORK

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by commenting on what you see and why. A live discussion is offered that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.

Published: November 30, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Who Are the People–Famous or Not–You Admire Most? by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

Who are the role models who inspire you?

Published: November 30, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Gunman Attacks Outside a Planned Parenthood Clinic in Colorado by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

What is known about the incident that the Colorado governor has called “an act of terrorism”?

Published: November 30, 2015 at 12:00AM

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E.L.L. Practice | The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference by LARRY FERLAZZO

By LARRY FERLAZZO

In this post, students learn about the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference and answer questions that test their comprehension of two excerpts from articles about it.

Published: November 30, 2015 at 12:00AM

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

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This word has appeared in 30 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: November 30, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Happy Thanksgiving by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

We’re on break until Nov. 30 for the holiday, but we’ve left you a long list of ideas for things to read and do.

Published: November 26, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What Are You Grateful For? by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Do you sometimes find it hard to be grateful? Why?

Published: November 25, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Chicago Braces After Video of Police Shooting Is Released by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

This article points out that charges against this officer come “amid a national debate over race, police shootings and a growing number of encounters captured on video showing police conduct.” What examples can you list? Which of those news stories had the biggest impact on you? Why?

Published: November 25, 2015 at 12:00AM

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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

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

Published: November 25, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Weekly News Quiz | Nov. 17-23, 2015 by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Have you been following this week’s news? Take our quiz to see what you know and to learn more. Look for our year-end quiz in December.

Published: November 24, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What Responsibility Do We Have to Take In Refugees From Global Humanitarian Crises? by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

How do we find an appropriate balance between our moral responsibility and any security concerns we might have?

Published: November 24, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Defiance and Necessity Spur Mali Back to Normal After Attack by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

What happened in Bamako, the capital of the West African country of Mali, on Friday, one week after the attacks in Paris?

Published: November 24, 2015 at 12:00AM

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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 13 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: November 24, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 23, 2015 by THE LEARNING NETWORK

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by commenting on what you see and why. A live discussion is offered that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.

Published: November 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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What Current Slang Words and Expressions Do You Think Will Endure? by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

How likely do you think it is for “cool” to be replaced by another word that describes something that has style or is hipness?

Published: November 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Boy Scouts of America Have 5 New Applicants Who Happen to be Girls by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

What is the current status of five girls’ request to be allowed to join the Boy Scouts in Santa Rosa, Calif?

Published: November 23, 2015 at 12:00AM

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