Student Winners From Our 2019 Editorial Cartoon Contest
Climate change, Hong Kong, immigration, and of course, President Trump, are all popular topics in this year’s contest. Enjoy the insightful commentary in these winning cartoons.
Test Student Blog
There is nothing more exhilarating than being around people who exude the energy of endless possibilities. These kinds of people are needed in our lives if we wish to see what is attainable. When we surround our environment with people who believe in the harshness of life we are drained of energy and vitality. Therefore,…
Over 140 Picture Prompts to Inspire Student Writing
Think The New York Times is only for readers at a high-school reading level? Think again. Besides written articles, The Times also offers a rich collection of visuals — photos, illustrations, graphics, GIFs and short videos — that are accessible to learners of all levels. Since 2016, we’ve been featuring these images in our daily…
Should Schools Be Allowed to Censor Student Newspapers?
Does your school have a student newspaper? If so, do you read it or write for it? What purpose do you think it serves in your school? If not, do you wish your school had one? Why or why not? Do students have free rein to write what they want in your school newspaper? Should…
Weekly News Quiz for Students: New Zealand Shooting, College Admissions Scandal, Student Protests
How well did you follow the news this past week? How many of these 10 questions can you get right?







