Contests

Caden Shepard Choi, 17, the winner of our teen photo essay contest shows us an earthy side of her Orange County hometown.

By Caden Shepard Choi

A look at eight fascinating hometowns around the world, as documented by teenagers there.

By The Learning Network

From 1,423 teen entries, we are featuring nine extraordinary pieces. Take a look.

By The Learning Network

We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Contest dates: April 8 to May 13, 2026.

By The Learning Network

Via essays, poems, videos, artwork and graphics, 35 students across the globe reflect on how this technology is affecting teenagers.

By The Learning Network

We asked high school educators what it’s like to teach at a time when A.I. is transforming education. They answered in images, essays and videos.

By The Learning Network

We invited teenagers to write miniature memoirs about meaningful moments in their lives. Read the 17 winning stories, selected from over 14,000 submissions.

By The Learning Network

We invite students to write public-facing letters to people or groups about issues that matter to them. Contest dates: Feb. 25 to April 8, 2026.

By The Learning Network

Choose three to five works of art or culture to group in some way, then tell us why we should — or shouldn’t — check them out. Contest dates: Jan. 14-Feb. 25, 2026.

By The Learning Network

A neighborhood? A group of people? A natural feature? A business? An annual event? Take a fresh look around your hometown and tell us what’s notable — no matter how small.

By Katherine Schulten