Weekly News Quiz | May 17-23, 2016 by KATHERINE SCHULTEN

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Have you been following the news? Take our quiz to see what you know and to learn more.

Published: May 24, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Student Question | Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

Do schools and teachers — and society as a whole — favor more outgoing children?

Published: May 24, 2016 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | When Humans, Fueled by the Selfie Culture, Imperil Wildlife by MICHAEL GONCHAR

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

What are some of the negative consequences that can occur when humans interact with wild animals?

Published: May 24, 2016 at 12:00AM

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

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 33 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: May 24, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Runners-Up From Our Third Annual Student Editorial Contest by THE LEARNING NETWORK

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

We present the 20 runners-up that almost made the winner’s circle in our Student Editorial Contest.

Published: May 23, 2016 at 12:00AM

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 23, 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: May 23, 2016 at 12:00AM

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E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | The Value Of Diversity by LARRY FERLAZZO

By LARRY FERLAZZO

In this blog post, English-language learners work on paraphrasing, summarizing and identifying words with opposite meanings as they read about diversity. Then they write about it.

Published: May 23, 2016 at 12:00AM

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