Learning Network: Teaching About the Pro-Palestinian Student Protests on College Campuses

A collection of resources and critical-thinking questions

View in browser|nytimes.com May 10, 2024 Dear Reader, Since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in retaliation for the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, students at scores of colleges and universities across the United States and in other countries have protested in support of Palestinians and called for their schools to divest from Israel. As the war in Gaza has escalated, universities have been caught in an often bitter debate over how to handle the protests. And over the past few weeks, students at many universities have intensified their protests and built encampments on campus. Several universities have begun calling in the police to arrest the protesters and to clear these encampments. In a new teaching resource, we draw on recent articles, photos, audio, video and maps to help students understand what is happening and why. We encourage educators to choose the topics and materials that are right for your students. Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Juan Arredondo for The New York Times Lesson Plan Teaching and Learning About the Pro-Palestinian Student Protests on College Campuses A collection of resources and critical-thinking questions to help students better understand the protest movement and consider the complex issues it raises. By The Learning Network Audra Melton for The New York Times Student News Quiz Weekly Student New Quiz: Myanmar, Campus Protests, 'Hell's Kitchen' Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle and Michael Gonchar Eleanor Davis current events conversation What Students Are Saying About Tech in the Classroom Does technology help students be more organized, efficient and prepared for the future? Or is it just a distraction? By The Learning Network James Estrin/The New York Times What's Going On in This Picture? | May 6, 2024 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 Irene Rinaldi Contests Our 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Contest dates: April 17 to May 15. By The Learning Network Adolfo Redaño Contests Our 15th Annual Summer Reading Contest Students are invited to tell us what they're reading in The Times and why, this year in writing OR via a 90-second video. Contest dates: June 7 to Aug. 16. By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. 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, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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