Learning Network: The 2021-22 NYT Teaching Project: An Opportunity for Educators

Plus a webinar on teaching review writing.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 20, 2020 Dear Reader, When we accepted 60 distinguished educators into the inaugural class of The New York Times Teaching Project early last spring, we still hoped that we’d be able to run an ambitious three-day institute for them in person in July. After it became clear it would be online only, we considered canceling and delaying the whole program for a year. We’re so glad we didn’t. Our three days together last summer — and our collaborations in the months that have followed — have been extraordinary. At a time when teachers are working in the most challenging conditions most have ever faced, the cohort bonded across disciplines and locations to offer each other both support and inspiration. We don’t yet know what challenges 2021-22 will throw at educators, but we do know that we’re stronger together. If you’re the kind of teacher who believes in bringing the mission of The Times — helping people understand the world through on-the-ground, expert and deeply reported independent journalism — to your school community in thoughtful and creative ways, we hope you will apply to join the second cohort of the Teaching Project. Sincerely, The Learning Network P.S.: Here’s another opportunity for teachers: Register for our webinar on Dec. 3 on how to teach review writing. Our Student Review Contest begins the following week. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS Weekly News Quiz for Students Weekly News Quiz for Students: Election Results, Peace Agreement, Boy Scouts How well did you follow the news this past week? How many of these 10 questions can you get right? Compiled by Jeremy Engle and John Otis student opinion Should We Rethink Thanksgiving? In year of a pandemic, racial reckoning and a tense election, how should we celebrate? How should teenagers hold the complicated history of this holiday alongside the devastation and loss of this year? By Nicole Daniels student opinion Should Schools Provide Free Pads and Tampons? Have you ever experienced period shaming, or “period poverty”? Should schools step in to help? By Callie Holtermann PICTURE PROMPTS Respect for Skateboarders Have you seen more skateboarding parks in your area? Do you think the sport is becoming mainstream — and, if so, is that a good thing? By The Learning Network student opinion As Coronavirus Cases Surge, How Should Leaders Decide What Stays Open and What Closes? In Europe, governments are keeping classrooms open while forcing restaurants and bars to shut their doors. Should we do the same in the United States? By Jeremy Engle Film Club: ‘What Do We Do About Q?’ Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? By The Learning Network PICTURE PROMPTS Texts What story does this image inspire for you? By The Learning Network Country of the Week How Much Do You Know About the United Arab Emirates? Can you find the United Arab Emirates? What else do you know about this Middle Eastern nation with 10 million people? Compiled by John Otis Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS professional development The New York Times Teaching Project, 2021-22 Apply now to join our second cohort of distinguished educators who teach with The Times. The deadline is Feb. 2, 2021. By The Learning Network Professional development Live Webinar: How to Teach Review Writing With The New York Times Join us on December 3 as we introduce our Student Review Contest and share mentor texts and strategies for teaching review writing. By The Learning Network What’s Going On in This Graph? | Dec. 2, 2020 These two maps show the results of the 2020 presidential election. Which map does a better job of visualizing the outcome of the election? By The Learning Network current events conversation What Students Are Saying About Cancel Culture, Friendly Celebrity Battles and Finding Escape Teenage comments in response to our recent writing prompts, and an invitation to join the ongoing conversation. By The Learning Network current events Lesson of the Day: ‘The Thanksgiving Myth Gets a Deeper Look This Year’ In this lesson, students will learn how some Native Americans are re-envisioning Thanksgiving during a year of racial reckoning and Covid-19 deaths. By Nicole Daniels current events Lesson of the Day: ‘Masks Work. Really. We’ll Show You How.’ In this lesson, students will go on a visual journey to see how effective a swath of fabric can be at fighting the coronavirus. Then they will create posters to inform others about what they learned. By Jeremy Engle current events President Trump’s Refusal to Concede the Election: A Lesson Plan on the Peaceful Transfer of Power in a Democracy In this lesson, students will explore the historical, practical and societal implications of a sitting president who refuses to accept that he lost the election. By Natalie Proulx and Michael Gonchar current events Lesson of the Day: ‘Teens in Covid Isolation: “I Felt Like I Was Suffocating’’’ In this lesson, students learn why a loss of social ties is especially severe for teenagers, then consider how to cope both now and when the pandemic is over. By Katherine Schulten Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. ELSEWHERE IN THE TIMES When Schools Close, Moms Fill Gaps In a brutal school year, mothers keep the country afloat. By Amelia Nierenberg and Adam Pasick Are We Seriously Talking About Closing Schools Again? That’s exactly the opposite of what we should be doing right now. By Aaron E. Carroll Teens in Covid Isolation: ‘I Felt Like I Was Suffocating’ Remote learning, lockdowns and pandemic uncertainty have increased anxiety and depression among adolescents, and heightened concerns about their mental health. By Emma Goldberg 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