Libraries: Middle School
"Supporting critical, ethical and global thinking."
"Supporting critical, ethical and global thinking."
You have been hired by the Mayor’s office to research and summarize a systemic issue, how the left and right feel about the issue, and recommend policy changes. You will become an expert in a NYC issue and share your reporting with the Mayor’s office.
Criminal Justice: ex. Bail reform, Riker’s Island or policing/crime
Sanitation: ex. garbage, rats, etc.
Mental Illness/Mental Health:
Immigration: ex. We are a shelter city, housing, employment, etc.
Public Transportation: ex. safety, efficiency, etc.
Affordable Housing: ex. neighborhood placement, funding, etc.
Healthcare: cost, disparities in care based on race or gender, etc.
Why use this resource? As one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States, it serves as one of the country's newspapers of record.
What does it include? The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
An integrated resource that not only provides articles by school level, but also links to newspaper and magazine articles, websites, primary resources, and e-books! Includes images, videos, and a dictionary.
Reference, magazine, newspaper, perspective and peer-reviewed articles on all subjects.
