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Sidney Poitier, whose portrayal of resolute heroes in films like “To Sir, With Love,” “In the Heat of the Night” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” established him as Hollywood’s first Black matinee idol and helped open the door for Black actors in the film industry, died on Jan. 6 at the age of 94.…

Supply-chain issues are affecting industries across the globe, causing delays, rising costs and shortages of a wide range of goods, including computer chips, bicycle parts, place mats and even food for school lunches. Which of the following is a contributor to these problems? Choose ALL that apply, then hit "done" when you have made your…

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.

These practical strategies help educators reflect on their own social ties and support their students in building strong, healthy relationships.

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.

We are in a progressive standstill. While we are finally starting to see major changes in women’s rights, the fall of the past patriarchy where men held more power. And especially the legalization and HUMAN RIGHTS for LGBT people to get married, there is still a stigma around masculinity and connection between two straight, cisgender,…

Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed over the past two weeks. 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.

How well did you follow the news this past week? How many of these 10 questions can you get right?

The resurrection of the wooly mammoth feels both dystopian and unattainable. But that is what our current science is, producing dystopian-like research to find what seems like unattainable findings. It’s strange to think about. Which animal, who has been dead for thousands of years, gets the chance to come alive again-where do you draw the…

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…