Education News from NY Times

An essay from a homeless young adult paired with Times reporting, discussion questions and an invitation to students to post comments and thoughts.    

Two groups advocating educational changes objected to a policy statement by Anthony D. Weiner, the embarrassed former congressman, who is considering running for mayor.    

Fill in the blanks in the first six paragraphs of the article “Prom is Easy. The ‘Ask’ Takes Planning.” by Nancy M. Better.    

A college counselor advises high school juniors to schedule college visits and meetings this summer, plan for a rigorous senior year and to start thinking about their college essays.    

When someone verbally taunts or teases you, or even bumps or pushes you, are you likely to respond in kind? Or do you try to let it pass or defuse the situation?    

What do some Israeli analysts provide as an explanation for the attacks?    

Can you choose the best word to complete the sentence?    

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This word has appeared in seven New York Times articles in the past year.    

Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, plans on Tuesday to propose an overhaul of gifted and talented programs that would provide space for more children and loosen admissions requirements.    

According to the report, most teachers in the nation’s largest school districts took pay cuts or had their pay frozen at least one year between 2008 and 2012.    

High school students will take the college-admissions exam by computer starting in the spring of 2015, but at least for a while, the paper and pencil version will still be available.    

Is our Summer Reading Contest on your school’s list? Look at the powerhouse panel of judges who will read students’ work from June 14 to Aug. 16 and consider joining in.    

A college counselor offers final steps for high school seniors as they wrap up their high school career, finalize their college plans and prepare for their final summer before college.    

Every Monday we publish a New York Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by posting about what you see, and why.    

Do you spend too much time complaining–and listening to other people complain?    

What horse and rider won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday?    

Can you calculate the amount of money the New York Jets paid Tim Tebow per play last season?    

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This word has appeared in 40 New York Times articles in the past year.