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

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 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

If you’re thinking about entering our Local Lens teen photo essay contest, here’s what we’re looking for, and a few simple steps for how to do it yourself.

By Katherine Schulten

Take six to eight photos that spotlight something interesting about your hometown — a group of people, an event, a place or a visual theme. Enter from Dec. 3, 2025, to Jan. 14, 2026.

By The Learning Network

Over 100 prompts to help you reflect on and write about your life.

By The Learning Network