Two brothers traveled alone from the suburbs of Boston to the 1967 World’s Fair in Montreal by pony cart! Do today’s children need more parent-free adventures?
Is It Ever OK to Make a Little Mischief?
A writer makes the case for mischief as an art form.
Scary Stories
It’s Spooky Season. What are your favorite scary books, movies, TV shows and podcasts?
Lesson Plan: Investigating Haiti’s History and the Damage Caused by the ‘Double Debt’
In this lesson, students learn about the history of how the nation of Haiti was looted by outside powers, foreign banks and its own leaders almost from its birth.
Word of the Day: flabbergasted
This word has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Lesson Plan: Why Iranians Are Protesting
The death of a young woman has prompted an outpouring of anger across Iran. In this lesson, students will learn about the many factors that have led to this moment.
What Are Your Best Life Hacks?
Share your very favorite pieces of advice, words of wisdom or tips for getting by.
Word of the Day: dichotomy
This word has appeared in 86 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
What’s Going On in This Picture? | Oct. 3, 2022
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
Do You Talk to Yourself?
Do you ever mumble to yourself when you’re alone? Or have lively conversations in front of the mirror?
