Could You ‘Quit’ Shopping?
What was the last purchase you made? Why did you buy it? Where did you find it — in a store, on social media or somewhere else? Did you actually use your purchase, or is it sitting untouched in your closet somewhere?Overall, do you consider yourself a savvy spender? Or do you ever feel like…
What Do You Wish You Could Do Well?
Are you a karaoke enthusiast? If so, you might have a few tips to share about how to choose a song — for example, “just because you like it does not mean you should sing it.” (After all, not everybody has the vocal range for “Bohemian Rhapsody.”)For seven years, The New York Times’s Tip column…
Lesson of the Day: ‘What if They Could Make the Pandemic Go Poof?’
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “What if They Could Make the Pandemic Go Poof?” by Kenneth Sturtz“As the coronavirus snuffed out live entertainment, magicians, like so many others, have been forced to adapt, trading traditional in-person performances for virtual…
The Class of 2021 Could Change College Admissions Forever
This week, we are publishing the work of all the winners and runners-up in the high school and middle school categories of our Seventh Annual Student Editorial Contest. You can find them all in this column. “The Class of 2021 Could Change College Admissions Forever”By Erin Tan, age 16, Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics,…
Could You Live ‘Plastic Free’?
Look at the photo above. What do you think about the statements printed on the totebags? To what degree, if at all, do you agree? Do you ever “refuse plastic,” perhaps by bringing your own bags to stores, avoiding takeout containers, drinking from a cup rather than using a plastic straw (or bringing your own…
Do You Wish You Could Break Free From Your Phone?
Have you ever tried? What strategies have been most successful in limiting your phone’s power over you?
If You Could Design Any Museum Exhibition, What Would It Be?
Choosing from subjects like food, fashion, sports, science or art, tell us about your ideal show.
If You Could Create Your Own School, What Would It Be Like?
Inspired by a school in the Bronx with a basketball-themed curriculum, we invite you to imagine your own ideas for what school could be.
What Topics Do You Wish You Could Learn About in School?
What about the arts and athletics? Can you learn to play the guitar or tap dance, make films or rock climb at your school?What would you like to learn in school if you could learn anything? What additional courses do you wish your school offered? Why?Schools at all levels regularly tinker with their curriculums to…
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.
