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Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration, or describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, and then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and…

What do you think this illustration is communicating? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, and then read the related essay to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain,…

Do people jaywalk — or cross against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk — where you live? Do you?In many places in the United States, that’s illegal. Should it be?New York City last year decriminalized jaywalking — a law that was not evenly enforced — after 70 years of warning New Yorkers to “Cross…

How close are you with your neighbors?Do you wave to the people driving by? Are you friends with any other kids on your street or in your building? Do you babysit, pet sit or mow the law for the people next door? Do you have block parties or neighborhood get-togethers?If yes, how important are these…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration, or describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, and then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and…

What do you think this illustration is communicating? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, and then read the related Opinion essay to learn more. Students 13 and older in the United States…

Imagine you just got into the college of your dreams: How would you celebrate? Cartwheels in the backyard? Shouting through the halls of your apartment? A night on the town dancing? A quiet gathering with close friends? How about a “bed party?” According to a recent Times article, more and more parents are “tricking out…

Did you watch the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday night?The biggest winner of the night was “Anora,” which took home five of the six awards it was up for: best picture, director, actress, editing and original screenplay. “The Brutalist” went home with three awards. “Wicked,” “Dune: Part Two” and “Emilia Pérez” each received two.…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration, or describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, and then read the related article to learn more. Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain,…

What do you think this illustration is communicating? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, and then read the related editorial from the Opinion section to learn more. Students 13 and older in…