Should There Be More Public Restrooms?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1.Unlike many other countries, the United States does not have a robust network of public restrooms. Do you think that it should? Why or why not?What problems arise when toilets are not widely accessible? Which groups of people…
How Should Parents Support a Student Who Has Fallen Behind in School?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Try to name as many reasons as you can why a student might fall behind in schoolwork — reasons that are particularly relevant to the challenges of the current school year. Why can it be difficult to…
Should There Be More Gender Options on Identification Documents?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you think that identification documents like passports and birth certificates should include a gender option for people who do not identify as male or female? Why or why not?Do you think of gender as a binary,…
Should We End the Practice of Tipping?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you ever tip people for their service? For instance, after riding in a taxi, receiving a food delivery or eating at a restaurant? Why or why not? And if yes, how much money do you generally…
Should Athletes Speak Out On Social and Political Issues?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Are you a sports fan? Do you follow tennis? What was your reaction to Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open title win in September and her use of masks to honor Black victims of violence?The New York Times reported…
Should We Rename Schools Named for Historical Figures With Ties to Racism, Sexism or...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you know the origin and meaning of your school’s name? How does the name represent the values of your school and community? What significance does it have for the current students and alumni?How would you feel…
How Worried Should We Be About Screen Time During the Pandemic?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.The coronavirus pandemic ended the screen time debate: Screens won. We all now find ourselves on our screens for school, for work and for connecting with family and friends during this time of social distancing and increased…
Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.In July, the United States carried out its first federal execution in 17 years. Since then, the Trump administration has executed 13 inmates, more than three times as many as the federal government had in the previous…
Should There Still Be Snow Days?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.In response to a large storm that hit the East Coast this week, school districts across the United States continued with virtual instruction instead of canceling classes. The change could become permanent. How do you feel about…
How Should Racial Slurs in Literature Be Handled in the Classroom?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Have you ever been assigned to read a book that included racial slurs? How was that material introduced to you by your teacher? Were students given instructions for how to handle the racial slur when reading aloud?…
