Word + Quiz: sobriquet
sobriquet ˈsō-bri-ˌkā , -ˌket; ˌsō-bri-ˈkā, -ˈket noun: a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person’s given name)_________The word sobriquet has appeared in 18 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Oct. 19 in “Hockey Broadcaster Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick Retires” by Kevin Draper and Andrew Knoll:When the…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Student New Quiz: National Debt, Teen Takeovers, Sea Lion
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how well you can do on this week’s news quiz for students.
Word of the Day: cum laude
The term cum laude has appeared in 57 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 21 in the interview “Yaya DaCosta Joins Elite Society in ‘Our Kind of People,’” in which Max Gao asks Ms. DaCosta if she knew much about the hair care industry prior to playing a character who works…
Would You Consider Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Do you know anyone who has served in the United States Armed Forces? Have you ever considered enlisting?Today, the U.S. military is an all-volunteer force, with about 1.2 million active-duty troops. But increasingly, new recruits come from a small demographic group. Is it healthy for our democracy? Is…
What Is the Worst Toy Ever?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you have any all-time favorite toys? A doll, a puzzle, an action figure, a game? What made it fun to play with?Conversely, have you ever had any true clunkers? Toys that were impossible to assemble or…
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8 Tips for Students Looking for a Side Hustle in Tech
College is back in session. Tuition prices are up, loan forgiveness is down, and inflation is… inflating. All in all, you might be thinking about ways to make a little extra money. Even as a student, you can learn in-demand tech skills and start picking up freelance work. Our Pro Student membership gives you all…
Word of the Day: sociable
The word sociable has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 5 in “5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren’t the Blue Lagoon” by Lisa Abend:Early on a Sunday morning in July, two brothers from Boston sat on Reykjavik’s rocky coast, with their faces turned toward the chilly waters…
Learning With: ‘One Dead in Synagogue Shooting Near San Diego; Officials...
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Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Adobe invests in online training to extend AI and machine learning...
Adobe brings AI to creativity, data, and business Adobe is a technology leader focused on changing the world through digital experiences. From transforming how digital documents are managed with Adobe Document Cloud to its industry-leading creative apps in Adobe Creative Cloud and groundbreaking customer experience management solutions for businesses in Adobe Experience Cloud, the company…
Word of the Day: impunity
This word has appeared in 256 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Deliver academic integrity with these new features
By Terri Czerwinski, Principal Product Manager, Coursera for Campus For leaders in higher education, academic integrity has long been a top priority. But as more universities begin to take their programs online and start to accelerate automation, academic misconduct is becoming an increasingly common challenge. According to the International Center of Academic Integrity, more than 60%…
9 AAPI Tech Organizations That Help Build Support & Community
To borrow a trite, yet totally true, saying: It takes a village to raise a developer. Okay, we changed the quote a little bit, but the sentiment is spot-on. The tech industry can be tricky to navigate, especially for self-taught programmers and folks from non-traditional backgrounds who may not have access to some of the…
Summer Reading Contest, Week 2: What Got Your Attention in The...
Welcome to Week Two of our 13th Annual Summer Reading Contest.This contest is open to students 11-19 from anywhere in the world. To participate, submit a response by 9 a.m. Eastern on June 24 that answers the questions “What got your attention in The New York Times this week? Why?”If you are 13 or older…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Best Home Gym Flooring Options – 2024
When setting up a home gym, gym flooring is one of the most important choices you’ll make. The right flooring will protect your floors, equipment, and body. In 2024, there are several great options for home gym flooring Dubai. Let’s dive into the best ones, so you can make an easy decision for your workout space.Rubber Gym FlooringRubber…