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Does the Fear of Being ‘Cringe’ Ever Hold You Back?
Raised online and under constant scrutiny, many young people are hesitant to put themselves out there. Is that true for you?
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CreditElizabeth Renstrom for The New York Times Ask a Journalist: Writing About Gen Z
Jessica Grose, an Opinion writer, joins us for the month of October to discuss cultural trends among young people. Post your comments and questions for her by Oct. 15.
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10 Prompts for Talking and Writing About Halloween
These questions invite teenagers to share mischievous memories, engage in frightful debates, spin spooky stories and much more.
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Growing Up With A.I.: A Multimedia Challenge for Teenagers and Educators
Show us — in words or images, audio or video — how this technology is affecting you and the teenagers you know. Contest dates: Sept. 10-Oct. 22, 2025.
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What Is Your Reaction to the Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas?
Twenty living hostages were freed by Hamas on Monday under the cease-fire deal, and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
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CreditAvishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times Student OpinionTeenagers on How They Would Redesign School
Inspired by a school in the Bronx with a basketball-themed curriculum, we invited teenagers to imagine their own possibilities for what school could be like.
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CreditElias Williams for The New York Times current events conversationTeach Triangular Numbers With Steven Strogatz and The New York Times
Invite students to uncover how a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain.
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CreditJens Mortensen for The New York Times Current EventsWhat Business Would You Want to Start?
A social media company? A dog-walking venture? A custom-jewelry store? A restaurant?
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CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times Student OpinionOur 2025-26 Student Contest Calendar
Eight challenges that invite teenagers to engage, experiment, reflect and create — via writing, photography, audio, video and more.
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