Shannon Doyne

That’s an assignment a Harvard professor gives her students. Would you try it? If so, what artwork would you choose?

Psychologists say that setting rules for how we’re treated can help us maintain connections that feel good. How well do you do that in your relationships?

Inspired by a school in the Bronx with a basketball-themed curriculum, we invite you to imagine your own ideas for what school could be.

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and now Bad Bunny are the subjects of college courses. Who do you think should be next?

A guest essayist writes about the surprising difficulty of hugging his teenage son. Are you physically affectionate with your family?

Do you eat at home, get takeout or dine at restaurants? When it does happen, what does that time spent together mean to you?

A writer claims that we have a civic duty to tell people when they are disrupting others. Do you agree?

Inspired by The New York Times’s 36 Hours series, we invite you to make a weekend itinerary for what people should see, do and eat where you live.

New surveys report that boys are feeling discouraged in the classroom and are less likely to go to college. Is this true in your experience?

Some high schools that once took a “college for all” approach are now guiding teenagers toward more choices. Do you think that is a good idea?

Besides home and school, where do you go to gather with others on a regular basis?

An 11-year-old critic of Shirley Temples has the power to change restaurant menus with his reviews. What should people listen to you about?

There’s a growing movement at high schools and colleges that promotes conscious consumption of technology, especially social media. Would you consider joining?

What was your first-ever favorite song? Who was there to listen to it and maybe even sing along with you?

A guest essay argues that when students are more involved in setting their own academic goals, they’re more excited to learn. Is that true for you?

Tell us about what you learned from the experience.

Tell us what changes, big or small, you want to make in 2025.

What from your own life, around the globe, or in the world of art, culture and sports will you remember about this year?

At 17, Sophia Park has passed the bar exam and will soon begin working as a prosecutor. Would you want to embark on an accelerated path to your future job?

Do you have a favorite musical? How many show-tune lyrics do you know? Do you love Broadway?