Learning Network: What did you think about Conversations With Journalists?

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View in browser|nytimes.com May 22, 2025 Dear Reader, Last fall we introduced a new feature called Conversations With Journalists. It invites teens to talk directly to New York Times journalists on some of the student-friendly topics they cover, like TikTok; driverless cars; specialty grocery stores; music playlists; Gen Z voting trends; social media; and how cellphones are spawning an "epidemic of vicious school brawls." Over 2,000 teenagers asked questions, posted comments and suggested ideas to the 11 reporters who participated. The reporters wrote back, explaining what inspired their work, sharing their writing and fact-checking processes, and posing their own questions to the students. Did you or your students participate? If so, what worked? What didn't? What could we do to make this feature stronger next year? We hope both you and your students will take our short survey, or write to us at LNFeedback@nytimes.com. Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Clockwise from top left: Kelsey McClellan for The New York Times; Tommy Kha; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Christina Thornell and David Jouppi; Allison Dinner, via EPA, via Shutterstock; Augustin Lignier/ECAL; and The New York Times Conversations with journalists What Did You Think of Our New 'Conversations With Journalists' Feature? Did you or your students take part? What worked? What didn't? How could we make this feature better for next school year? By Katherine Schulten Georgios Kefalas/Keystone, via Associated Press Student News Quiz Weekly Student News Quiz: Refugees, Medical Breakthrough, Alligator Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle Ben Hickey Contests Our 16th 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 6 to Aug. 15, 2025. By The Learning Network Flo Ngala for The New York Times Student 'How To' Contest Winner How to Ice Skate Without Faceplanting (or Looking Like a Panicked Penguin) A winning essay by Yip Pei Yuan Erica, age 18. By The Learning Network Louise Palmberg/Gallery Stock Student 'How To' Contest Winner How to Bargain Like a Pro in Thai Street Markets A winning essay by Preyahathai Aroonvanichporn, age 16. By The Learning Network Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Rachel Michael Student 'how To' Contest Winner How to Make Two-Minute Noodles the Right Way A winning essay by Rudransh Kohli, age 16. By The Learning Network Roman Muradov Student 'how To' Contest Winner How to Come Out to Your Friend A winning essay by Zixuan Wang, age 18. By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. 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. 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