Learning Network: Teach Writing With The New York Times

Our 2020-21 Curriculum, Webinars and P.L.C.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 3, 2020 Dear Reader, Last summer we published a yearlong writing curriculum based on our writing prompts, mentor texts, contests and lesson plans. We were excited, teachers were excited, and so, for this school year, we’re back with more. Not only did we just release our revised writing curriculum for 2020-21 with units on teaching narratives, argument essays, podcast scripts and more, but we’re also hosting a series of webinars aligned with each of our seven writing units. Plus, we’re creating a professional learning community (P.L.C.) where educators can share resources, strategies and inspiration about teaching writing with The New York Times. One of the things we’re most excited about our expanded offerings this year is that we’ll have even more ways to listen to you. Some of our best ideas and resources have started in classrooms and come to us as suggestions, and we love to hear how our resources work in the wild. Please take some time to explore our curriculum, sign up for our webinars and join our P.L.C. — and if you’re so inspired, let us know what you think. Best, Michael Gonchar, editor RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Our 2020-21 Writing Curriculum for Middle and High School A flexible, seven-unit program based on the real-world writing found in newspapers, from editorials and reviews to personal narratives and informational essays. contests Reflections on Our Summer Reading Contest and Our Final Week of Winners Thoughts from participants and judges on our 11th annual contest, and a winning essay from Ava Isabella Kendra Haddock. By Natalie Proulx professional development Webinar Series: Teach Writing With The New York Times From September to May, we’re hosting seven free webinars to help teachers use our prompts, mentor texts and contests to teach everything from argument and narrative writing to informational essays and podcast scripts. By The Learning Network professional development A New Professional Learning Community: Teach Writing With The New York Times Join our first-ever virtual P.L.C., where educators will share resources, strategies and inspiration about teaching with The Times. 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 A Parent’s Toughest Call: In-Person Schooling or Not? Parents are wrestling with difficult choices over sending their children to school. Here’s how one science reporter made the decision. By Apoorva Mandavilli on politics A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings Representative Jahana Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, says that she has many concerns — and that parents need to make their voices heard. By Reid J. Epstein How to Forge a Solid Parent-Teacher Relationship This year is ‘almost like a full reset. A horrible reset, but a full reset.’ By Katherine Cusumano 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 ADVERTISEMENT 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