The Winners of Our 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest
We invited teenagers to create an original five-minute podcast about almost anything. Here are the finalists selected from over 1,100 submissions.
By
![](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/28/learning/7thPodcastArtLN/7thPodcastArtLN-thumbLarge.png?auto=webp)
![](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/28/learning/7thPodcastArtLN/7thPodcastArtLN-threeByTwoMediumAt2X.png?auto=webp)
We invited teenagers to create an original five-minute podcast about almost anything. Here are the finalists selected from over 1,100 submissions.
By
To participate, submit your response here by July 5 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 17.
By
Here are all of our Student Opinion questions from the 2023-24 school year. Each question is based on a different New York Times article, interactive feature or video.
By
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
Read the work of the winning writer, Daphne Nguyen, 16 — and take a look at three favorite video responses, too.
By
The Winners of Our Teen Photo Essay Contest Depict Community and Why It Matters
From 528 teen entries, we have chosen 10 extraordinary pieces. Take a look.
By
10 Ideas for Reflecting at the End of the School Year
Inspired by Times articles and features from across sections, these exercises can help both students and teachers think about their growth.
By
How Did You Grow and Change This School Year?
In this forum, we invite both students and teachers to reflect on their challenges and successes — and to consider how to build on them for next year.
By
Our 2023-24 Student Contest Calendar
Here are 10 challenges to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary — including one open to both teachers and teenagers.
By
Advertisement
Film Club, What’s Going On in This Picture? and What’s Going On in This Graph?
Advertisement
This new French stamp is a scratch-and-sniff. If you could design a stamp, what would yours feature?
By
What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 20, 2024
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
By
This word has appeared in 390 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 112 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 143 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 39 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
To participate, submit your response here by June 28 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 10.
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 89 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 468 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 66 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
To participate, submit your response here by June 21 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 3.
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 350 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 147 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 54 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Advertisement
This word has appeared in 123 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
A glimpse into nine close-knit and compelling communities, as documented by teenagers.
By The Learning Network
Chloe Moon Flaherty, age 18, documents a community that “embraces the unconventional.”
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 255 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
To participate, submit your response here by June 14 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by June 26.
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 73 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 314 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 37 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 155 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 75 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Advertisement
This word has appeared in 79 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Donald J. Trump is the first American president to be declared a felon, a stain he will carry as he seeks to regain the presidency.
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 10 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Test your geography knowledge using photographs from around the world.
Compiled by John Otis
This word has appeared in 23 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 60 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
An A.I. robot gave a commencement address at a university in Buffalo. What do you think? Who would you want to speak at your graduation?
By Jeremy Engle
This word has appeared in 108 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Do you think there are types of businesses where dogs should be welcome? And places where dogs should not be permitted?
By Shannon Doyne
This word has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Advertisement
A planetarium? A Broadway theater? A baseball stadium? A famous library? Where would you most love to have a sleepover?
By Natalie Proulx
This word has appeared in 113 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
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
This word has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes.
By Katrina Miller
Thank you to the more than 1,200 students who participated this year. Check out the winning videos to learn nine new words.
By The Learning Network
Maryland has an initiative to help residents find paid work in areas like community development and public health. Tell us if such a program interests you.
By Shannon Doyne
This word has appeared in 37 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
An organization in Harlem is investing millions of dollars to create savings plans for students in its charter schools. Is that a good idea?
By Jeremy Engle
Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.
By The Learning Network
Advertisement
This word has appeared in 28 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
New nutrition guidelines will mean less salt and sugar in school meals. Teenagers share whether they think students will embrace the changes.
By The Learning Network
Do you love it, hate it or feel something in between?
By Michael Gonchar
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
What do you think this image is communicating?
By The Learning Network
Can you find Kuwait on a map? What else do you know about this Middle East nation?
Compiled by Michael Gonchar
Did you watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
By The Learning Network
What word in any language feels especially beautiful, interesting or meaningful to you?
By Natalie Proulx
This word has appeared in 107 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Compiled by Michael Gonchar and Jeremy Engle
Advertisement
Recent studies suggest that school mental health programs may not be beneficial and could even have a negative effect. What has been your experience?
By Natalie Proulx
Bronx students create and race these cars as part of their science curriculum. Has your school ever offered an engaging real-world project that helped you learn?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 40 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Do you cook, play games or watch sports? How has spending this time together shaped your relationship?
By Shannon Doyne
This word has appeared in 103 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
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
Do you know how to say “I’m sorry” and really mean it? Or do you have a hard time admitting you did something wrong?
By Jeremy Engle
Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in three articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
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
Advertisement
Does technology help students be more organized, efficient and prepared for the future? Or is it just a distraction?
By The Learning Network
A Paris soccer team made its tickets free. Should others follow suit, or at least make prices a lot cheaper?
By Jeremy Engle
What do you think this image is communicating?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 29 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
Cheetahs can reach speeds of 58 m.p.h. or more. Bats use echolocation to fly in the dark. What do you find extraordinary about animals?
By Michael Gonchar
Would you eat a cicada — or any other type of bug? If so, how would you like it cooked?
By The Learning Network
This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
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
What were your favorite and least favorite looks at this year’s show?
By The Learning Network
A Lego set, Hot Wheels car or Barbie doll? A new board or video game? A favorite childhood plaything reimagined for today?
By Katherine Schulten
Advertisement
This word has appeared in 25 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
New federal rules will require school cafeterias to reduce the amount of salt and sugar in the foods they serve. Do you think students will embrace the changes?
By Shannon Doyne
This word has appeared in 31 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
By The Learning Network
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
Twelve lawmakers told The Times what Congress was really like. Do their answers make a life in public office more admirable and attractive to you? Or is it something you would rather avoid?
By Jeremy Engle
Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.
By The Learning Network
Advertisement
Advertisement