Should Musicians Be Allowed to Copy or Borrow From Other Artists?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Have you ever heard two songs that sound remarkably similar? What about watched movies or read books with similar plot points or characters? Do you think there are instances when it is O.K. for artists to borrow from each other? Should there be consequences for artists to borrow…
Should All Schools Teach Cursive?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Do you know how to write in cursive? If yes, where did you learn this skill? How often do you use it?Is cursive a valuable skill in 2019? Or is it a relic of the past?In “A Defense of Cursive, From a 10-Year-Old National Champion,” Tracey Tully writes:A…
Should the Week Be Four Days Instead of Five?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Microsoft Japan made headlines recently after it tested a shortened workweek — four days instead of five — and found that productivity at the company improved by about 40 percent. What is your reaction to this news? Do you think all companies and schools should adopt a four-day…
Should College Be Free?
Should all states follow suit? Or is it an unrealistic plan at the expense of taxpayers? In “New Mexico Announces Plan for Free College for State Residents,” Simon Romero and Dana Goldstein write: In one of the boldest state-led efforts to expand access to higher education, New Mexico is unveiling a plan on Wednesday to…
When You Enter a Home, Should You Take Off Your Shoes?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. When you look at the photo above, what comes to mind first? Do you think about the styles, colors and name brands — or about how those shoes smell, how dirty they are and how many germs are on them? If you were the person making the rules…
