Lesson of the Day: ‘13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid’
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid” by Kate TaylorIn a series called “Schools in the Pandemic: A Report Card,” The New York Times closely examined seven school districts across the country…
Do You Like School?
Do students at your school seem bored? Do you ever feel bored? If so, when? Why? The authors of the essay you are about to read spent six years studying high schools across the United States. What did they find? They noted that “boredom was pervasive.” They also learned that debate, drama and other extracurriculars…
Are the Snacks at Your School Healthy?
A guest essayist says it’s time to get rid of the Doritos and other unhealthy, ultraprocessed offerings at schools. Do you agree?
Is Summer School a Smart Way to Make Up for Learning Lost This School...
In “Summer School Is a Hot Idea Right Now. Could It Work?” Dana Goldstein and Kate Taylor write:The idea makes sense, so much so that at least two governors, a national union leader and President Biden are behind it: extend this school year into the summer to help students make up for some of the…
Does High School Need to Be Less Demanding?
A high school teacher says students “need to do less so that they can do better.” Do you agree?
How Does Your School Address Students’ Mental Health Needs?
During this school year or any point in your school career, have you had classes or special programs that have taught you how to deal with emotions, manage stress, know when to seek help from an adult and recognize when a friend is struggling?At your school, have any students formed groups or clubs intended to…
How One School Uses The New York Times Across Its Curriculum
Often, teachers will write to us about one or two ways they’ve used The Times in their classrooms. But this idea, submitted by Susan Shatford, a library media specialist at Marblehead High School in Marblehead, Mass., is different. It’s not just one lesson or unit, but a comprehensive overview of how The New York Times…
High School Reading Skills Are at a New Low. What Does That Mean for...
How urgent is this issue? What could happen if students graduate high school without learning to read well?
Are You a Fan of ‘School Accounts’ on Social Media?
Have you heard of “sleep accounts” on social media that catch students dozing off in class? Why do you think they are popular right now?Have you ever appeared on a sleep account or other account related to school culture? If so, what were you doing in the photo? How did you feel about it? Have…
Should School Be a Place to Celebrate Halloween?
Halloween is almost here. Will Oct. 31 be a regular day at your school or are there plans for celebrations? Will students and teachers dress up in costume? Will any of your classes have Halloween-themed lesson plans or “Monster Mash” playing while you work? What about the cafeteria menu — will there be items like…
