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Science Practice | A Study on Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
New research suggests that cats have a highly flexible segment of their spines, allowing them to correct their orientation midair.
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CreditHigurashi et al., The Anatomical Record, 2026 - Student Opinion
Have You Ever Turned Another Person’s Trash Into Your Own Treasure?
What’s the most memorable or valuable thing you have ever salvaged?
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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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A guest essay argues that in an age of helicopter parenting, parents should consider “underachieving.” Do you agree?
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CreditBrandon Bird Student OpinionWhat’s Going On in This Poem? | ‘Monet’s ‘Waterlilies’’ by Robert Hayden
In honor of National Poetry Month, we invite students to read a short poem, then join a lively discussion in our comments section about what they notice.
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CreditThe National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo LessonStudent News Quiz for April 6-13
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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CreditEmli Bendixen for The New York Times Student News QuizAsk a Journalist: Creating an Informative and Engaging Podcast
Wesley Morris, the host of the culture podcast “Cannonball,” joins us in April to chat with teenagers all about podcasting.
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CreditBobby Doherty Our 2025-26 Student Contest Calendar
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 406 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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What’s Going On in This Picture? | April 20, 2026
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
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What’s Going On in This Graph? | April 29, 2026
What relationship, if any, do these graphs suggest between gas prices and presidential approval ratings?
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Picture PromptsStatue of Liberty
What do you think this image is communicating?
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Word of the dayWord of the Day: punctual
This word has appeared in 19 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Journalism Essentials: A Limited Series on Media Literacy
Our first bite-size teachings on fundamentals from The School of The New York Times look at journalism’s role in society.
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Student OpinionHas the Rise of A.I. Changed Your Career Plans?
Interest in the trades is surging among young people. Could developing a special skill lead to job security and personal satisfaction for you?
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Picture PromptsRunning a 5K in a Van
Influencers go to great lengths — even in small spaces — to get views? How far would you go?
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Word of the dayWord of the Day: effervescence
This word has appeared in 27 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Student OpinionHow Should Schools Respond to Antisemitism and Islamophobia?
New York City is rolling out lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history to counter a rise in hateful harassment, vandalism and rhetoric. Would all students benefit from a similar program?
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