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We asked teenagers: Do you see the point in learning math? The answer from many was “yes.”

Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed over the past week. Do you know what it shows? At the bottom of this quiz, you’ll find the answer. Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

I feel that when it comes to my family, my parents give me lots of freedom in regards to my social life. Although with this freedom, there are a few rules that come with it: if I’m not sleeping over somewhere then I must be back on the property by 12:30AM, and I have to…

I do not live in a political bubble. I have a 58% republican area, so I see a fair share of both parties in my neighborhood. I was surprised by how even it was though, because I do not really see a lot of Biden signs, and Trump flags seem to be everywhere. I think…

Swimming: Add Mixed Gender RelaysMy favorite sport, swimming, provides me with a sense of pride and joy. I relate to the professional swimmers I watch on television because I comprehend the amount of work they put into the pool to occasionally drop milliseconds of time in an event. It can be gruesome, but I find…

Every day during the school year, The Learning Network publishes writing prompts inspired by New York Times content from across sections. In our Student Opinion and Picture Prompts forums, we ask teenagers what they think about what’s going on in the world, but also about their own personal experiences, beliefs and dreams.Now, we want to…

A.I. can only copy, not create, and therefore should not be treated as the future of music. While I would listen to a good lo-fi tune, I would never, ever, consider A.I.-music as “real” music. Music is abstract and deep in meaning, and A.I.-generated songs discredit it. — Natalie, CAStill, several said they would give…

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…

Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

I think most people believe conspiracy theories because it makes them feel superior, they think they know things most people don’t, and people like to feel superior hence why conspiracy theories are really popular on youtube.— shirley, fhsI think conspiracy theories can be, and have been dangerous, but I think many of them are rooted…