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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