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?…
Who Do You Think Should Be Person of the Year for 2020?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.What person or group of people do you think best represents 2020?Do you agree with Time magazine’s selection of President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as its persons of the year? Would you have…
Should the United States Decriminalize the Possession of Drugs?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Attitudes around drugs have changed considerably over the past few decades. Voters’ approval of drug-related initiatives in several states in the Nov. 3 election made that clear:New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana and Arizona joined 11 other states…
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Wear Political Symbols?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Many school districts have policies prohibiting employees from expressing political speech while carrying out their professional duties. For example, in such districts teachers can have a “Trump 2020” yard sign in front of their home, but they…
