Learning Network: How should Americans deal with the problem of gun violence?

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 1, 2023 Dear Reader, In the past week we invited students to share their ideas and reactions to the problem of gun violence after recent mass shootings in California and elsewhere that shook the nation. And we invited students to post their thoughts, emotions and questions in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who was brutally beaten by Memphis police officers after he was stopped for what the police originally said was reckless driving. Below, we include links to those student forums as well as to additional writing prompts. Sincerely, The Learning Network WRITING PROMPTS Aaron Kehoe/Associated Press STUDENT OPINION How Should Americans Deal With the Problem of Gun Violence? A tragic week of mass shootings managed to shake a nation where such horrors have become familiar. What, if anything, can be done? By Jeremy Engle Brad J. Vest for The New York Times STUDENT OPINION The Death of Tyre Nichols: A Place for Teenagers to Respond We invite you to post your thoughts, emotions, reactions and questions in this moderated forum. By The Learning Network PICTURE PROMPTS Emerging Music Stars Who are the promising teenage musicians in your community? By The Learning Network The New York Times STUDENT OPINION What Do We Do Today That Will Make Us Cringe in the Future? Wearing Crocs? Eating meat? Posting selfies? Binge-watching TV? What do you think our future selves will be embarrassed by? By Natalie Proulx Delcan & Co. PICTURE PROMPTS Flowers in Hand What do you think this image is communicating? By The Learning Network Illustration by Paola Saliby STUDENT OPINION Have You Ever Written Fan Mail? If Not, Would You? What is a book, movie, song or piece of art that has moved you? If you were to reach out to the creator, what would you say? By Natalie Proulx Brian Rea PICTURE PROMPTS In the Car Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image. By The Learning Network Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser, via Associated Press PICTURE PROMPTS Big Surf Win A 27-year-old lifeguard won one of the world's most prestigious surfing competitions. What, to you, are some of the most impressive accomplishments in sports? By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. VOCABULARY RESOURCES WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: fugue This word has appeared in 33 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: avocation This word has appeared in six articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: contemplation This word has appeared in 77 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: inure This word has appeared in two articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network WORD OF THE DAY Word of the Day: countenance This word has appeared in 44 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Learning Network, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018