Learning Network: Two vocabulary challenges for students

Our annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Contest

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 3, 2023 Dear Reader, "Of all the factors that transform how we communicate, none are so powerful as young people, who have always steered language," writes the book critic Parul Sehgal. Last year, we invited students in middle and high school to create new words for the English language in our "Invent a Word Challenge." More than 500 students responded with words like "oblivionaire" (a billionaire who chooses to be blind to the disparity and inequality that his or her wealth is creating) and "heartdown" (a period when, after being hurt or betrayed, your heart is recovering and you are reluctant to let others get close to you). The results were so creative and inspiring that we've decided to run this challenge again for the month of February. We're also bringing back, for its 10th year, our annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Contest. Students can select any word from our list of 2,500-plus Words of the Day and define it. We're confident students will submit another set of brilliant and hilarious videos. The contest runs from Feb. 15 to March 15. We can't wait to see what students come up with for both of these challenges! Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Student Vocabulary Challenge: Invent a Word Come up with your own addition to the English language. Suggest a new word by Feb. 28, and it could become our April Fools' Word of the Day. By The Learning Network Jamiel Law RESOURCE LIST Celebrating Black History With The New York Times Recent and archival articles, essays, photographs, videos, infographics, writing prompts, lesson plans and more. By The Learning Network Caleb Washington VOCABULARY Our 10th Annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge We invite students to create a short video that defines or teaches any of the words in our Word of the Day collection. Contest dates: Feb. 15-March 15, 2023. By The Learning Network What's Going On in This Graph? | Feb. 8, 2023 What do you notice and wonder about where people of different income levels make their friends? By The Learning Network Evaristo Sa/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images STUDENT NEWS QUIZ January News Quiz for Students: Earth's Core, 'M3gan,' California Storms Have you been paying attention to the news in January? See how many of these questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle Derek Abella CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION What Students Are Saying About ChatGPT Is this new chatbot the end of education as we know it? Or a useful new tool for learning? Teenagers weigh in. By The Learning Network Houston Cofield for The New York Times CURRENT EVENTS Lesson Plan: 'An Ailing Arkansas City Elected an 18-Year-Old Mayor to Turn Things Around' In this lesson, students will consider what it takes to become an elected official at a young age, and identify a community issue they would tackle if they were mayor. By Jeremy Engle Stacy Kranitz for The New York Times What's Going On in This Picture? | Jan. 30, 2023 Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see. By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. 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