Learning Network: 177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection

Prompts to explore family, school, race, gender and social media.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 31, 2020 Dear Reader, Last week we shared with you our collection of hundreds of Picture Prompts from this past school year. This week we’re excited to share another extensive resource: a list of 177 Student Opinion questions, inviting students to explore everything from family, school and friendships to race, gender and social media. Not surprisingly, many of our Student Opinion prompts from the spring also touched on how the coronavirus pandemic affected nearly all aspects of our lives. Whether you are a student or a teacher, we hope you find this collection of questions and accompanying Times articles a jumping-off point for writing, discussion, debate and reflection. Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS contests Summer Reading Contest Week 8: What Got Your Attention in The Times This Week? To participate, submit your response here by Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced on Aug. 18. By The Learning Network contests Summer Reading Contest Winner, Week 5: On ‘Hamilton Review: You Say You Want a Revolution’ Thank you to the teenagers who participated this week, and congratulations to our winner, Ava Hyde, as well as our many runners-up and honorable mentions. By The Learning Network student opinion 177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection Here are all of our Student Opinion questions from the 2019-20 school year. A New York Times article, interactive feature or video is the jumping-off point for each question. By The Learning Network Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. ELSEWHERE IN THE TIMES studies show Why Is There No Consensus About Reopening Schools? Here’s what we know: With too many variables and too few studies, schools lack the tools and data they need to balance education and health. By Kim Tingley High Schoolers Across the Country Are Seeking ‘Teenager Therapy’ A podcast started by five teens from a bedroom has become a lifeline for students. By Taylor Lorenz What Back to School Might Look Like in the Age of Covid-19 An illustrated guide to how schools will try to control the coronavirus when students return to their classrooms, this fall or in the future. By Dana Goldstein, Yuliya Parshina-Kottas and Aliza Aufrichtig ‘Online School Is Not the End of the World’ Students tell us how they feel about the prospect of returning to the classroom. By Lora Kelley Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018