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Teen Tiny Memoirs: The Winners of Our 4th Annual 100-Word Narrative Contest
We invited teenagers to write miniature memoirs about meaningful moments in their lives. Read the 17 winning stories, selected from over 14,000 submissions.
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Do You Feel Too Much Academic Pressure?
In South Korea, academic competition has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes. Can you relate?
ByJeremy Engle


Credit How A.I. Is Reshaping Our World: A Live Webinar for Students on March 4
Hear from journalists who are covering how this technology is changing life in and out of school. Teachers should submit students’ video questions about A.I. using the form below.
ByThe Learning Network


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My List: A Different Kind of Review Contest
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.
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Could You Ditch Your Phone for a Week?
A group of college students went on a tech fast for a week. Not only did they survive — they also learned more about themselves and the world around them.
ByJeremy Engle

Credit Student OpinionThe president last week erased the scientific finding that climate change endangers human health and the environment. What does that mean for you?
ByNatalie Proulx

CreditJeff Swensen/Getty Images Student OpinionShould Schools Limit the Number of A’s That Teachers Can Give?
Harvard is proposing to curb grade inflation by cutting back on how many A grades its professors can award. What do you think of this plan?
ByJeremy Engle

CreditSophie Park for The New York Times Student OpinionAsk a Journalist: Reporting on TV Shows and Cultural Trends
Shivani Gonzalez, a TV reporter, joins us in February to chat with teenagers about finding shows worth watching. Post your comments and questions for her by Feb. 15.
ByThe Learning Network

CreditSabrina Lantos/Crave, via Associated Press Our 2025-26 Student Contest Calendar
Eight challenges that invite teenagers to engage, experiment, reflect and create — via writing, photography, audio, video and more.
ByThe Learning Network

CreditClockwise from top left: Gauri Gupta; Serene Hameed; Marcus Albuquerque; Martina Sirvent Suarez; Miu Nakano; Max Chung Contests
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Revolutionary Reads: Do You Know America’s Original Literary Influences?
Try this quiz on the documents, writers and events that led to the American Revolution and the foundation of the country.
ByJ. D. Biersdorfer
Student OpinionDo You Prefer Home-Cooked Meals, Restaurant Dining or Takeout?
Food delivery took off during the pandemic and has only grown in popularity since. Are you a big fan of takeout?
ByJeremy Engle
Word of the dayWord of the Day: rife
This word has appeared in 276 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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current events conversationTeenagers on What Books and Reading Mean to Them
Students respond to a guest essay about the many roles books play in our lives.
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What’s Going On in This Graph? | Feb. 25, 2026
Do teenagers think video games positively or negatively impact their lives?
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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Feb. 23, 2026
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
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