Summer

In her winning video, Chesapeake Woods, 17, offers relationship advice aimed at our human tendency toward “uncontrollable judginess.”

Alvin Su, 15, writes that summer doesn’t need to be a productivity contest for teens, but can, instead, be a quiet space for “magic to grow wild.”

It’s not enough just to choose something that connects to your life and simply say, “This article was interesting to me because I like to cook and it will help me cook better.” Instead, we hope you’ll pay close attention to what goes through your mind as you read, thinking critically about your own reaction…

Through the years, adults have told us over and over that participating in this contest has made their students both more aware of and more interested in what’s going on in the world. Many see it as a low-stakes way to help teenagers start building a news-reading habit.And, too, at a time when some educators…

If you had to choose a tune to describe your summer vacation, what would it be, and why?

This summer has produced dramatic headlines around the world, including the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and the Summer Olympics in Paris.How closely have you paid attention to current events? See what you remember by taking our special Summer 2024 News Quiz.Our weekly News Quiz for…

June 24, 2024 Get ready to add a splash of patriotic spirit to your Independence Day celebrations with these DIY 4th of July decorations! We’ve created stunning free printable posters featuring the iconic quote “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” surrounded by beautiful watercolor florals in red, white, and blue. Choose from two sizes…

And, too, at a time when some educators are alarmed by the ability of chatbots to do students’ work for them, this is a contest that rewards the human touch. As our step-by-step guide to participating shows, what we’re looking for are genuine personal connections to the news, explored with voice, style and personality —…

June 16, 2021 Can you believe it is almost summer? Celebrate it with this free summer printable poster featuring pastel fruits and leaves. It comes with a quote that “Summer is a state of mind.” Do you agree with that? What is your favorite time of the year? I’m usually drawn to bold color shades…

WinnerAaron Kim, 16, from Tacoma, Wash., chose an article from the Well section headlined “How to Make a Staycation Feel Like an Actual Break” and wrote:It’s late July already. But, for so much of the summer, it felt like it had not even started. Each day of my break had been so much like the…