Word + Quiz: flounce
flounce ˈflau̇n(t)s noun and verbnoun: the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motionsnoun: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trimverb: walk emphatically_________The word flounce has appeared in five articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Feb. 11 in the fashion review “Party People and Twisted Sisters”…
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…
Should Sporting Events Be Free?
How often do you go to sporting events? Do you ever find tickets too expensive? (Not to mention the costs for refreshments, snacks and parking!)If tickets were free, or a lot cheaper, do you think you would go to more games and be a more devout fan of your local teams?In “A Soccer Team Stopped…
What Is Markdown?
Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. It can make writing text for the web a breeze and simplify formatting. As John Gruber, one of the co-creators of Markdown, explains:“Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML).”In other words, a…
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…
Opossum Among Shoes
What story could this image tell? Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this photograph. Post it in the comments, then read the related article to find out what this image is all about. Find many more ways to use our Picture Prompt feature in this lesson…
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Word of the Day: subside
subside səb-ˈsīd verb1. wear off or die down2. sink to a lower level or form a depression3. descend into or as if into some soft substance or place4. sink down or precipitate_________The word subside has appeared in 74 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on July 27 in “When the Olympics…
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…
Lesson of the Day: ‘With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Is Convulsed by...
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Is Convulsed by Worst Unrest in 40 Years” What started as a protest over a surprise increase in gasoline prices in Iran turned into widespread demonstrations met with a systematic repression that left at least 180 people dead. In this lesson,…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Athing Mu Might Be America’s Fastest Teenager....
“Hey, guys.” “Hey, what’s up, everybody?” “Hey, everyone.” “Hi, everyone.” “What’s up, guys?” “Hey, it’s Lex Gillette.” “I’m a pro surfer.” “And I’m a canoe slalom athlete.” “Professional distance runner.” “Professional skateboarder.” “Coming to you from San Diego, Calif.” “I’m currently at home, of course. Where else?” “Where I’m staying indoors. Stay inside.” “Just heard…
Teenagers in The Times: November 2020
Here is the November edition of Teenagers in The Times, a roundup of the news and feature stories about young people that have recently appeared across sections of NYTimes.com. We publish a new edition on the first Thursday of each month.For ideas about how to use Teenagers in The Times with your students, please see…
Free March 2024 Wallpaper & Instagram quote
March 1, 2024 Free March 2024 wallpaper is here! March marks the start of spring, but since we have had numerous wallpapers featuring flowers in the past, I have decided to create a more neutral one before delving into the floral frenzy. I am still drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s songs, and for this month,…
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What’s Going On in This Graph? | Feb. 13, 2019
Students 1. This graph shows the relative size of military budgets by country in 2015. It originally appeared elsewhere on NYTimes.com. After looking closely at the graph above, think about these three questions: • What do you notice?• What do you wonder?What are you curious about that comes from what you notice in the graph?•…
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…
offering unique products and experiences
Offering Unique Products and ExperiencesIn today’s competitive market, businesses are striving to stand out by offering unique products and experiences that captivate their customers. This approach not only enhances customer satisfaction but also builds brand loyalty and sets a business apart from its competitors. Whether it’s a boutique store, a restaurant, or an ericemanuel online…
How Do You View Death?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.This past year has been filled with death: More than 300,000 people in the United States and 1.6 million worldwide have died from the coronavirus.Has the pandemic changed your understanding of death and dying? Have you had…
Reduce Hiring Risk: Use Objective Data Alongside Interviews
Every business owner knows that hiring decisions are among the most crucial decisions they make. This is especially true for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Making an incorrect choice could greatly impact the profitability and productivity of the entire company. Despite this, companies rely too heavily on traditional interviews to make hiring decisions. However, these…