Here is the latest Education News from The New York Times.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | C.D.C. Painkiller Guidelines Aim to Reduce Addiction Risk
Why are the federal guidelines important even though they are nonbinding?
The Learning Network: Student Question | If Teenagers Are Such Bad Drivers, Should They Be Allowed to Drive?
What do you think is the best way to make teenage driving safer?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | sepulcher
This word has appeared in nine New York Times articles in the past year.
Randall Munroe, XKCD Creator, Goes Back to High School
Some pages in coming science textbooks will explain elevators as “lifting rooms” and the circulatory system as ‘blood hallways.”
In a Florida Party Town, Last Call Leaves a Financial Hangover
Panama City Beach, stung from the party-hard reputation it has gained, is now finding that a move to tone things down might have been bad for business.
The Mideast Came to Idaho State. It Wasn’t the Best Fit.
College students from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have brought much-needed money to the predominantly Mormon city, but it has made for a troubled mix.
U.C.L.A. Center on Police-Community Ties Will Move to John Jay College
The City University of New York board of trustees approved an initiative that puts the college at the forefront of a national conversation on race and law enforcement.
Name Games: Donald Trump Isn’t Alone in Exploiting the Word ‘University’
Students have been taught to trust places called universities, even though few of them actually are.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Obama Becomes First U.S. President to Visit Cuba in Nearly 90 Years
What is symbolic about President Obama’s trip to Cuba?
The Learning Network: Student Question | What Old, Worn Out Thing Can You Just Not Part With?
Why do people tend to get sentimental over things that other people don’t value at all?
The Learning Network: E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | Basketball Superstar Stephen Curry
In this post, English language learners practice interpreting similes while they learn about the N.B.A. star Stephen Curry.
The Learning Network: What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 21, 2016
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.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day | curmudgeon
This word has appeared in 38 New York Times articles in the past year.
Judge Revokes Bail for Owen Labrie, Man Convicted in ‘Senior Salute’ Case
A judge found that Mr. Labrie, who had been out on $15,000 bail pending an appeal, had violated his court-imposed curfew.
Montclair Still Feels Strife From School Tests Posted Online in ’13
Documents circulating through a liberal New Jersey township lately are adding new fuel to a fierce, long-running battle over education philosophy in the local schools.
Retiring: Trying to Make a Case for Age Discrimination
Even though a law meant to protect older workers has existed since 1967, proving discrimination has since been made tougher.
Beliefs: Theology Schools, Facing Lean Times, Look to One Another and the Web
The institutions are breaking with tradition in order to survive, either merging, joining across religions or embracing distance learning.
The Learning Network: Student Question | Why Do We Love Watching Animal Videos So Much?
How often do you click on animal videos in your social media feeds? What are your favorite kinds? What do you think they can teach us?
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Mo Willems and the Art of the Children’s Book
What were your favorite children’s books when you were little? Why?
The Learning Network: Poetry Pairing | ‘Too Much’
This Poetry Pairing presents Tyler Ford’s poem “Too Much” alongside a 2015 Op-Ed column, “From Caitlyn Jenner to a Brooklyn High School,” by Nicholas Kristof.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | schematic
This word has appeared in 28 New York Times articles in the past year.
The Learning Network: Lesson Plan | I Remember: Teaching About Memory
In this lesson we suggest interdisciplinary ideas for exploring the ways in which memory affects our lives.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Obama Chooses Merrick Garland for Supreme Court
President Obama says the Senate has a responsibility to consider Judge Garland and hold a timely vote on his nomination. Do you agree or disagree?
The Learning Network: Student Question | How Often Do You Fight With Your Parents?
Are you able to see beyond your own perspective when you have a conflict with your parents?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | metaphor
This word has appeared in 562 New York Times articles in the past year.
Charter Schools Suspend Black and Disabled Students More, Study Says
These inequities compared with white students are similar to those in traditional public schools, but charter suspension rates are slightly higher.
Newark Schools to Test Pupils for Lead as Officials Cite Longstanding Problem
As many as 17,000 students may have been affected, but the immediate plan will be to offer testing to children who attend two early-childhood programs at schools where lead was detected in the water.
The Learning Network: A Way With Words: Winners of Our 2016 Vocabulary Video Contest
Nearly 800 witty entries from around the world made judging this year’s Vocabulary Video Contest harder than ever. Here you’ll find 10 winners, 12 Runners-Up and 15 Honorable Mentions.
HarperCollins to Offer Discounted ‘Mockingbird’ Paperback to Schools
The move comes after Harper Lee, who died last month, asked that the cheaper, mass market paperback edition be discontinued.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Donald Trump Takes 3 States; John Kasich Wins Ohio
Who is Gov. John Kasich? What was he able to do in Tuesday’s primaries? What possible implications does the win have for the race going forward?
The Learning Network: Student Question | What Songs Are on Your Playlist?
What, if anything, does your playlist say about you?
Critics Assail Potential New York Move on Regulating Online Colleges
Consumer advocates and others are urging New York State’s education commissioner not to sign an interstate agreement that they say would expose students to harm at the hands of for-profit colleges.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | disperse
This word has appeared in 141 New York Times articles in the past year.
The Learning Network: Weekly News Quiz | March 8-14, 2016
Have you been following the news? Take our quiz to see what you know and to learn more, and look for a new edition each Tuesday morning.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Modeled After Ants, Teams of Tiny Robots Can Move 2-Ton Car
What did scientists discover is the best way for robots to work together as a team?
The Learning Network: Student Question | Should Everyone Learn at Least One Other Language?
Should schools continue to require that students learn a second language?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | précis
This word has appeared in nine New York Times articles in the past year.
Alaska’s Schools Face Cuts at Every Level Over Oil Collapse
Educators and state officials said a reckoning over policies and promises made in a different era, under different circumstances, has arrived.
Owen Labrie’s Interview May Lead to His Bail Being Revoked
The former student at an elite New Hampshire prep school, who was convicted of a sex offense last year, may have violated his curfew, prosecutors say.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Doping Crisis Grows as More Athletes Test Positive
How does a substance come to be banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency?
The Learning Network: Student Question | Do Professional Women Need a ‘Girls’ Lounge’?
What do you think of a networking company that’s just for women?
The Learning Network: E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | Daylight Saving Time
In this post, English language learners learn about using idioms and context clues as well as Daylight Savings Time.
The Learning Network: What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 14, 2016
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.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | mosaic
This word has appeared in 184 New York Times articles in the past year.
Newark School Officials Knew of Lead Risks, 2014 Memo Shows
The document, sent that summer, urged principals and custodians to have everyone run the water in fountains before drinking in an effort “to reduce the risk of possible lead contamination.”
Mass Market Edition of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to End
An edition of Harper Lee’s classic that is popular in classrooms will not be sold after April 25, although more expensive editions will be available.
The Learning Network: Student Question | What’s Your Favorite Joke?
Do you like jokes? Do you like telling them? Why did the chicken cross the road?
The Learning Network: Film Club | Rebirth of a Transgender Teenager
In this short documentary film, Katherine Boone, 18, and her family talk about what it’s been like as Kat has transitioned from being a biological male into a female.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Class Differences in Child Rearing Are on the Rise
Which parenting techniques do you think are most beneficial to bringing up a well-balanced person?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | acrimonious
This word has appeared in 87 New York Times articles in the past year.
The Parent-Child Discussion That So Many Dread: Donald Trump
The candidate’s shock statements and sexual boasts present a quandary for parents who want to teach their children about the electoral process.
Arts | New Jersey: Amid Conflict, Rutgers Acquires a Noted Filmmaker
The digital filmmaking department created a bachelor’s program, with the filmmaker Nicolás Pereda at the helm. But many students were upset by the departure of a popular director.
The Learning Network: 8 Compelling Mini-Documentaries to Teach Close Reading and Critical Thinking Skills
Short documentary films can stir up ideas in the classroom to get students discussing, debating, thinking and writing. And, they can serve as a refreshing break from print media to help students explore curriculum themes and practice important literacy skills.
The Learning Network: Student Question | What’s Your Dream Job?
What qualities are most important to you in your future career?
Merryl Tisch, Board of Regents Chief Who Set Off Testing Backlash, Reflects on Her Tenure
Dr. Tisch, who is stepping down this month, said she tried to do too much, too fast during her time as chancellor, but justified her sense of urgency.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Law Graduate Gets Her Day in Court, Suing Law School
Why is Anna Alaburda suing her law school?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | indigence
This word has appeared in four New York Times articles in the past year.
2 Baltimore School Officers Arrested in Assault on Teenager
A video shows one of the officers slapping and kicking a young man at a school as the other officer stands by.
Legislators Seek to Promote Diversity at Specialized Schools
A $5 million initiative in Albany would help prepare black and Hispanic students for the admissions test for Brooklyn Tech and similar New York City high schools.
Elevated Lead Levels Found in Newark Schools’ Drinking Water
The school district, New Jersey’s largest, shut off water fountains in 30 buildings until more tests could be conducted.
The Learning Network: Analyzing the Elements of Art | Five Ways to Think About Color
The fourth piece in our Seven Elements of Art series, which helps students make connections between formal art instruction and our daily visual culture.
The Learning Network: Student Question | When Have You Failed? What Did You Learn From It?
Do you think failure is important to success? When have you failed, and who did you fail? If you could go back and do it again, would you correct your mistake before you made it?
The Learning Network: News Q’s | More Latinos Seek Citizenship to Vote Against Trump
How has the family of Hortensia Villegas responded to Donald J. Trump’s harsh campaign language against Mexican immigrants?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | crux
This word has appeared in 74 New York Times articles in the past year.
New U.S. Rule Extends Stay for Some Foreign Graduates
International students earning degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields in the United States will now be eligible to stay for three years of on-the-job training.
The Learning Network: Weekly News Quiz | March 1-7, 2016
Take our quiz to see what you know and to learn more, and look for a new edition each Tuesday morning.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Marine Life Thrives in Unlikely Place: Offshore Oil Rigs
What have scientists discovered beneath the waves at offshore oil rigs in Southern California?
The Learning Network: Student Question | How Do You Celebrate Your Birthday?
Is celebrating our birthdays after we outgrow childhood a fun way to bring our community of family and friends together? Or is it a narcissistic exercise?
Curriculum Confusion: Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Common Core (and Neither Do His Rivals)
He is promising to solve a problem that doesn’t exist by using power the president doesn’t have.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | insalubrious
This word has appeared in six New York Times articles in the past two years.
Elizabeth Garrett, First Female President of Cornell, Dies at 52
Ms. Garrett, who started the position last summer, announced a month ago that she had learned she had colon cancer.
Oberlin Leaders Denounce Professor’s Remarks as ‘Anti-Semitic’
The board of trustees told the college to consider possible action against the professor, Joy Karega, after she posted incendiary comments on Facebook.
Egyptian Aviation Student Who Made Trump Threat Is Leaving U.S.
Emadeldin Elsayed’s comments on Donald J. Trump’s idea to bar Muslims from the United States stirred debate about what is a threat or “mouthing off.”
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Millennial Reporters on the Presidential Campaign Trail
What is it like to be a reporter on the presidential campaign trail? How might 20-something reporters be better prepared for certain aspects of the job than veteran reporters?
The Learning Network: Student Question | Should the Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Be Raised from 18 to 21?
What would be the ramifications of raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21?
The Learning Network: E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | Citizenship
This post gives English language learners practice with putting paragraphs in the correct order, and asks them to state why they believe someone would want to become a U.S. citizen.
The Learning Network: What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 7, 2016
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.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | irony
This word has appeared in 485 New York Times articles in the past year.
Law Graduate Gets Her Day in Court, Suing Law School
For the first time, a law school will stand trial on charges that it inflated the employment data for its graduates to lure prospective students.
Britain’s Exclusive Schools Try to Be a Little Less So
Few institutions better symbolize social stratification and privilege in Britain than its top independent schools. Some of them are trying to remedy that.
Alumni of Britain’s Elite Schools
A sampling of some of the alumni — in common parlance, “old boys” and “old girls” (but mostly boys) — who have made names for themselves.
Op-Ed Columnist: Hidden Gold in College Applications
To diversify campuses, smart admissions offices look closely at candidates.
Oakland District at Heart of Drive to Transform Urban Schools
An effort to coordinate traditional schools and charters is a test for a superintendent and potentially a signal moment in American education.
Big Man on a Global Campus
Andrew Hamilton, N.Y.U.’s new president, faces issues of diversity and affordability as the college expands its reach.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | A Plan in Case Robots Take the Jobs: Give Everyone a Paycheck
What role will robots play in the future?
The Learning Network: Teenagers in The Times | February 2016
A roundup of teenager-related news that appeared in The New York Times in February.
The Learning Network: Student Question | What Do You Think of Donald Trump?
Why do you think he so appealing to some and so loathsome to others? Whether you’re a Trump supporter or not, what can we learn from his candidacy?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | defection
This word has appeared in 51 New York Times articles in the past year.
Law Firm’s First Latina Partner, With Boost From N.Y.U. Program
The AnBryce program aims to give students from disadvantaged backgrounds the financial and networking support needed to succeed in school and beyond.
The Learning Network: Gender Studies | 25 Teenagers Recommend Readings for Women’s History Month
Members of our Student Council from all over the United States, as well as from China, South Korea, England and Canada, discuss Times articles that spoke to changing notions of gender.
Students Rally Behind South Carolina Teacher Who Resigned After Nude Photo Theft
The teacher said she was forced out of her job after a 16-year-old student stole the photo off her phone in a classroom.
The Learning Network: News Q’s | Seattle Underbelly Exposed as Homeless Camp Violence Flares
What is the Jungle? What are conditions like there?
The Learning Network: Student Question | What Does Your Body Language Communicate?
What are the most frequent signals you send using facial expressions, eye movement, body posture, gestures or touch?
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | fawning
This word has appeared in 51 New York Times articles in the past year.
The Learning Network: Reader Idea | An Argument-Writing Unit: Crafting Student Editorials
In this unit plan, an eighth-grade English teacher pushes her students to think deeply about what makes a good argument through an analysis of logos, pathos and ethos before conducting their own research and constructing their own editorial position.
The Learning Network: Student Question | Do We Need a Better Way to Teach Math?
What has been your experience in math classes? Do you enjoy math? Does the math you have learned after arithmetic feel useful?
The Learning Network: News Q’s | After Super Tuesday, Trump and Clinton Sprint While Others Stumble
What do you notice about who performed the best in the Republican and Democratic nominating contests?
Racism Charges in Bus Incident, and Their Unraveling, Upset University at Albany
Charges have been brought against three young women who said they were attacked by white men on a city bus, revealing discord at the University at Albany.
The Learning Network: Word of the Day + Quiz | vegetate
This word has appeared in three New York Times articles in the past five years.
92 New York City High Schools to Give No-Fee SAT on Wednesday
Many have praised the effort to increase participation in the exam, but the initiative also raises questions about the preparation low-income students receive for the test.
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