Summer Reading Contest Winner, Week 8: On ‘Why America Needs a...
The royal family’s private life often intersects with their royal duties. Similarly in America, the extracurricular activities of politicians often overlap with their political affairs as well. Seeing this, writer Jennifer Weiner asserts that America needs its own “royal family,” separately-elected representatives who can perform ceremonial tasks while representing America’s overall values. Ms. Weiner juxtaposes…
How Have You Noticed Inflation?
Americans have felt inflation at the hair salon and in the frozen food aisle. They have seen it while buying pet food, pantry staples and diapers. Yes, gas is pinching them. But so is the price of bacon.Nearly nine in 10 Americans say they have noticed prices rising around them, according to a survey conducted…
Essential Hoodie Cultural Impact
Introduction: The Essential Hoodie in Contemporary CultureThe has transcended its origins as a basic piece of clothing to become a powerful cultural symbol in modern fashion. Its evolution from a simple utilitarian garment to a celebrated icon reflects broader shifts in societal attitudes towards fashion, identity, and self-expression. This article explores the profound cultural impact…
Journalism Essentials: A Limited Series on Media Literacy
Our first bite-size teachings on fundamentals from The School of The New York Times look at journalism’s role in society.
Explore the World With These 100 Country Quizzes
How much do you know about Cape Verde? What about Colombia, Bangladesh or Montenegro?Since 2017, the Learning Network has been publishing a five-question “Country of the Week” quiz based on The New York Times’s travel coverage, news reporting and photojournalism to help build students’ geography skills.Each Monday morning during the school year we release a…
Engineering – A Booming Job Market
If you’re currently reading this blog on your phone or computer then you are benefiting from some spectacular feats of engineering. Reading an article online, something millions of people do every day, is only possible thanks to the work of engineers, who play an integral role in the modern world. Due to the technological advances…
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2024’s Rising Content and Fastest Growing Skills for 2025
Every 10 seconds, someone enrolls in GenAI content on Coursera By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera As 2024 concludes, two major trends stand out: demand for GenAI learning has exceeded that of any skill we’ve ever seen on Coursera, and learners are increasingly opting for role-focused content to prepare for specific jobs. 2024…
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…
The Essential RFP Template for Learning Systems
The only LMS, LXP, LMS/LXP, Talent Development, Learning Platform, and Mentoring RFP you will ever need. Each area includes new features and functionality, while removing other places that are no longer deemed relevant or are being reduced or eliminated by vendors. You can use the entire template or take pieces of it for your own…
Have You Ever Gone Hunting? Would You Ever Want to?
A small cohort of turkey hunters wants more people to understand the beauty and challenge of hunting for your supper. What are your thoughts on hunting?
What Students Are Saying About Laziness, Local Cuisine and an Abandoned...
Haitian restaurants in Miami are special in so many other ways; besides the fresh food and welcoming atmosphere, they are filled with Haitian pride. The most obvious place to go for Haitian cuisine in Miami is the Little Haiti neighborhood (north of downtown) and North Miami (near West Dixie Highway). I would absolutely recommend Chef…
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Word of the Day: peripatetic
The word peripatetic has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on July 23 in “‘Time Bandits’ Review: A Flatter Adventure” by Mike Hale:As it follows the peripatetic adventures of the bandits — from visits to the Maya empire and plague-ravaged medieval Europe to battles with dinosaurs and demons to confrontations…
Could You Ditch Your Phone for a Week?
A group of college students went on a tech fast for a week. Not only did they survive — they also learned more about themselves and the world around them.
How Tristen went from Account Manager to Technology Analyst with the...
My name is Tristen, and I live in the state of Georgia. I completed the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program, which helped me land a Technology Analyst role despite no prior experience or education in IT. I had always been interested in learning about IT, so I found resources online and used the knowledge…
Word + Quiz: rube
rube ˈrüb noun: a person who is not very sophisticated or interested in culture_________The word rube has appeared in 40 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Feb. 23 in “24 Tense Hours in Abraham Lincoln’s Life,” an interview with Edward Achorn conducted by John Williams. Achorn states:I’ve read all these…
What Amazes You Most About Animals?
Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land; they can also stop and start with extraordinary agility. Dogs are really good at reading our emotions, and they have a keen sense of smell. Bats can produce echolocation calls at a rapid rate — up to 190 calls per second — to help them fly in 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…