Word + Quiz: docent
docent ˈdō-sᵊnt , dō(t)-ˈsent noun 1. a teacher at some universities 2. a guide who leads others on a tour _________ The word docent has appeared in 32 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on March 19 in “In Praise of Pioneer Women and Rocket Scientists” by Sebastian Modak: We were…
2020 Ultimate Blog Planner
We all know that running a successful blog takes careful planning and ample promoting. Throw in sponsors, affiliates, mailing lists, guest posts, tracking stats, giveaways, and taking pictures and blogging quickly becomes a full-time job! With so many balls in the air, it can often be hard to keep track of everything and stay organized.…
Word of the Day: salvo
salvo ˈsal-(ˌ)vō noun1. a vigorous act or acts done quickly2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms3. an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs_________The word salvo has appeared in 57 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on April 16 in “Is Fashion Hacking the Future? Gucci Says Yes.”…
Locking In
Are you trying to meet a goal this fall? What is it, and what steps are you taking toward it?
How Do You Express Yourself Creatively?
In what ways do you express yourself creatively? Through art? Acting? Writing? Dancing? Cooking? Making music? Something else?How often do you engage in these kinds of activities? For what purpose? Has art or creativity helped you during the pandemic?The past year has been difficult for many people. The pandemic, the politics, the job loss and…
How to write a junior developer resume
You've finally done it. You've learned a couple of programming languages, built a tech stack, and you're finally ready to start applying for jobs. But first, you'll need a resume.Your resume needs to assure employers that you're a great fit for the role and can handle its responsibilities, whatever they may be. Below, we'll explain…
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The Evolution of Streetwear: A Deep Dive into Fullypaid
In the ever-evolving world of mold, streetwear has cemented itself as a effective and compelling sort. It is a canvas where culture, craftsmanship, and independence meet to deliver not fair clothing but articulations of character. Among the brands making waves in this space, Fullypaid Clothing stands out. Known for its inventive plans and strong branding,…
Nature’s Solution to Plastic Pollution: The Amazing Power of the Wax...
We are honoring the top 10 winners of our Student STEM Writing Contest by publishing their essays. This one is by Justin Wang.
Standard Time Begins
Sunday marked the end of Daylight Saving Time — and of 6 p.m. sunsets. How does this time of year make you feel?
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…
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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…
Coins and People
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older…
Coursera Launches Two New Entry-Level Professional Certificates in Partnership With Salesforce,...
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Over half of the active workforce in the US does not have a college degree. This group has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, experiencing more than double the job loss rates compared to college-educated workers. Coursera has teamed up with Salesforce, SV Academy, and IBM to launch…
Word + Quiz: adjutant
adjutant ˈa-jə-tənt noun1. an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer2. a person who assists or helps_________The word adjutant has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Feb. 28 in “The True Story of the First Woman to Finish Special Forces Training” by John…
Lesson Plan About Race and the U.S. Census
What do you notice about changes in the ways the census has asked about race and ethnicity over time? What do you think the questions and the language used in the form say about each of those decades in American history? What questions do these snapshots of the U.S. census raise for you?Part III: How…
Word of the Day: artisanal
The word artisanal has appeared in 102 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Oct. 28 in “That’s a Lot of Cheddar: Scammers Steal $390,000 of British Cheese” by Amelia Nierenberg:It’s been called “the grate cheese robbery.”But it’s no joke to the tight-knit world of artisanal British cheese makers, which is reeling from…