The Learning Network - The New York Times
Free resources for teaching and learning with The Times
Overview
Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
language-arts · media-literacy-digital-communication
Grade range
Grade 6–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Directory
Keywords
The Learning Network
Introduction
The Learning Network: Weekly Student Engagement
- News Quiz: The site features a weekly current events quiz for students.
- Voting Rights Discussion: A prompt asks students to analyze the impact of recent decisions regarding the Voting Rights Act on election fairness.
- Student Writing Challenge: Students are invited to select three pieces of NYT content (article, photo, video, or podcast) and submit their thoughts.
- Deadline: May 31.
- Publication Date: June.
- Gen Z Activism: A discussion topic focusing on global protests led by Gen Z and how young people can influence positive change.
- Creative Prompts:
- Reflections on personal desires (e.g., buying a specific item, meeting an idol, or dining at a popular restaurant).
- A prompt regarding a "secret treasure chest" hidden in San Francisco.
- Viral Content: Mention of a large sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" gaining popularity in San Francisco.
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