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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 10 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:00AM

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Feb. 29, 2016 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: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | The Life of a Refugee by LARRY FERLAZZO

By LARRY FERLAZZO

In this post, English language learners read about Syrian refugees, put paragraphs in the correct order and respond to questions about how they determined that order.

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Student Question | Should Displays of Art Be Welcome in All Public Spaces? by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

What qualities make a public space appropriate for displays of art?

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | The Economic Effects of Marriage Equality by SHANNON DOYNE

By SHANNON DOYNE

What are the economic consequences in a nation where people of similar earnings potential marry?

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

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

Published: February 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Film Club | ‘Kite Fight’ by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

High above Rio de Janeiro’s crowded favelas, kites soar and dive — and attack. In this short documentary, we learn how kite fighting is more than just a simple pastime for the young people holding the strings.

Published: February 26, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Student Question | Have You Ever Been Humiliated by a Teacher? How Did it Affect You? by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

What is your reaction to this video? Do you think this little girl was humiliated? Have you ever been in the same position? How did it affect you?

Published: February 26, 2016 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Diversity in Hollywood by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

What examples did you see of egregious double standards? What more subtle forms of discrimination did you learn about?

Published: February 26, 2016 at 12:00AM

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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 17 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: February 26, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Our Third Annual Student Editorial Contest: Write About an Issue That Matters to You by MICHAEL GONCHAR and KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By MICHAEL GONCHAR and KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Back by popular demand, our Student Editorial Contest runs until March 29. Here you can find an overview, the rules and some resources that may help.

Published: February 25, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Student Question | What Are Your Reactions to the Results of the Primaries So Far? by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Do you know who the front runners are? What are your predictions for who will win the nominations in each party?

Published: February 25, 2016 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Young Saudis See Cushy Jobs Vanish Along With Nation’s Oil Wealth by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

What do you think the drastic drop in oil prices might mean for life in a country where 90 percent of government revenues are from oil?

Published: February 25, 2016 at 12:00AM

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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 895 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: February 25, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Crackdowns on Protests Rise Across a Europe Increasingly Afraid of Terror by RAPHAEL MINDER

By RAPHAEL MINDER

Spain’s arrests of two puppeteers are the latest in a string of prosecutions fueling a debate on whether freedom of speech is under threat in Europe.

Published: February 24, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Our 100 Most Popular Student Questions for Debate and Persuasive Writing by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

Here are the 100 most-commented-upon questions we’ve ever asked that call for persuasive writing.

Published: February 24, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Student Question | Is Social Media Making Us More Narcissistic? by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Do you spend too much time trying to be attractive and interesting to others? Are you just a little too in love with your own Instagram feed?

Published: February 24, 2016 at 12:00AM

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