Students

Welcome to another year of Current Events Conversation!

How closely have you paid attention to current events? See what you remember by taking our special Summer 2025 News Quiz.

I agree with the author that doubt about the value of college has increased. I find this partly to do with social media showing people that there are ways to get money without a degree, as well as the ridiculous financial strain going to college can put on you and your family, in which you…

Please note: Student comments have been lightly edited for length and clarity, but otherwise appear as they were originally submitted._________Many students said they were worried about A.I. taking human jobs. For some, that’s affecting their post-high school plans.As a person planning to major in computer science, I am worried about AI taking over human jobs.…

I think about this a lot in school — each test, assignment, and class is different for everybody. Some people are meant to be smart and study, but others are meant to be singers, actors, or comedians. Why are these people, all with unique abilities, expected to “excel” in school? They all have different, unique…

Teenagers and educators weigh in on a recent question from The Ethicist.

Over a thousand students and dozens of educators offered ideas for how to have meaningful discussions about difficult topics. Here are some practical ideas — for use in or out of school.

We asked teenagers if they were overscheduled, and how it would feel if they were able to slow down and do less.

This week, teenage responses to three recent Picture Prompts.

Welcome to a new year of Current Events Conversation!