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When we introduced our first ever photo essay contest for teenagers last year, inspired by The New York Times “Where We Are” series, we knew it would be challenging. Not only would participants have to take stunning photographs, but they would also have to interview the subjects, accompany those images with an essay, and then…

This year’s winning letters — chosen from nearly 10,000 entries — on ChatGPT, class participation, American history, and more.