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What’s the Ultimate Symbol of Your Hometown?
A Times article makes the case that bodegas may be the ultimate symbol of adaptability in an ever-changing New York.
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Student News Quiz: Political Shooting, Running Milestone, Chernobyl
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how well you can do on this week’s news quiz for students.
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Who Is the Greatest Living Songwriter?
Times critics have named their top 30 American songwriters. Do you agree with their list? Who is missing? Here is your chance to make the case for your favorite.
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Our Student Podcast Contest
We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Contest dates: April 8 to May 13, 2026.
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Is It OK to Record People Without Their Knowledge?
More people are using smart glasses to record, often secretly, in public. Is that ethical?
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Teens, choose a free article, photo, video or podcast from three different sections of The New York Times, then tell us what you thought. We’ll publish a selection of your responses in June. (Deadline: May 31)
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Wesley Morris, the host of the culture podcast “Cannonball,” joins us in April to chat with teenagers all about podcasting.
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Eight challenges that invite teenagers to engage, experiment, reflect and create — via writing, photography, audio, video and more.
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This word has appeared in 119 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Picture PromptsA.I. Artist?
Is it OK to use artificial intelligence to create art?
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Word of the dayWord of the Day: placate
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What are the signs of spring where you live?
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Word of the dayWord of the Day: analogous
This word has appeared in 54 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Student OpinionWhat’s Your Ideal Summer Job?
Have you ever considered being a lifeguard?
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Word of the dayWord of the Day: calumny
This word has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past two years. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Student OpinionWhat Have You Learned From Playing Games?
The New York Times recently featured young stars in the world of chess. Are you a fan of the centuries-old board game?
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