A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
Category: Children and Childhood
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In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Movies:This month’s picks include sequels galore, among them installments of the “Super Mario” and “Star Wars” franchises.
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After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The New York Times – On the Runway:Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
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9/11 Shaped Their Lives, Even Though They’re Too Young to Remember It.
The New York Times – On the Runway:They have no memory of the buildings missing from the skyline or airports without security lines. But they have strong feelings about how to regard the legacy of the attacks.
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Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘She Thought I Was a Slob’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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For Sale: Baby Clothes, Definitely Worn
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The perfect pair of Levi’s, old Armani. These are the vintage grails some discerning parents are chasing for their toddlers.
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Movies:This month’s picks include two new additions to popular Disney musical franchises.
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What to Know About the Vaccines Targeted by Trump’s Executive Order
The New York Times – On the Runway:The order, whose legal power is unclear, recommended narrowing the use of vaccinations against several diseases that can be life-threatening.