Hundreds of thousands of students from around the world have participated in our contests over the 13 years weve been running them, creating podcasts, writing editorials, making videos, reviewing arts and culture, composing narratives, investigating scientific phenomena, and more. According to PETA, 10 million animals representing over 170 species including cats, frogs, and pigs are killed for school and university dissections in the U.S. annually. The news will keep its fast pace and technology will advance, but it is up to us to learn how to balance our information intake by turning screen time limits on and taking breaks from the news each day. If we cant consume these headlines with humanity then how will we be inspired to fight? While the movies actors make millions of dollars, the Malagasy gross domestic product per capita is 596.35 USD. And were proud to offer places where they can create for an authentic audience of students, teachers, parents and other readers from around the world. The understanding of other belief systems students gain from these days off would be far more beneficial than a day in school. Todays American soldier looks different than he (or she, or they) looked in the past, whether Ted Cruz likes it or not. Making someone aware that an issue exists, however, does not convince them to care about it. Or participate in this on-demand classroom workshop with Mara Gay, a member of the New York Times editorial board, where she and Learning Network editors guide students through prompts designed to inspire their own argumentative pieces. All contests except Summer Reading begin and end on Wednesdays. Kramer, Elizabeth J et al. A Growing Number of Voices Say Yes. NPR, 3 Aug. 2019. . Fifty Years Ago, so Did 18-Year-Olds. The New York Times, The New York Times, 19 May 2019. Here is what you need to know: Our lineup includes classics, like our Review, Editorial and Summer Reading contests, as well as new opportunities, like our Tiny Memoirs Contest and the One-Pager Challenge. Book Ban Efforts Spread Across the U.S. The New York Times. We shouldnt worry that too much wokeness means we are losing touch with our values. Heres What to Do About It. TIME. By placing capital at the forefront of our educational system, we foster the attitude that college is nothing more than a vocational institution rather than one designed to teach us to read critically, write cogently and think broadly, abilities Princeton University believes are central to a liberal arts education and beneficial to any career. Choose a topic you care about, then gather evidence from sources both within and outside The New York Times and write a concise editorial (450 words or fewer) to convince readers of your view. Students ages 11 to 19 anywhere in the world attending middle or high school can participate. But not everyone is applauding. Your editorial must not exceed 450 words, so make sure your argument is focused enough that you can still make a strong case. Time and time again, demeaning arguments, casting doubt on intelligence or maturity, have been used to disenfranchise some of Americas most engaged citizens. With a recent book-ban decision by the school board, my district outside Austin has received national attention for all the wrong reasons. Were ending the fall semester with an invitation to teachers across the curriculum that we hope will be both accessible and fun for your students: Make a one-pager in response to any article, video, graph, photo essay or podcast published in The New York Times in 2022 (or early 2023). When traditionalists bemoan social progress, they are not being righteous, but stubborn. The Editorial should focus on a topic that matters to students, cite reliable sources that illustrate different perspectives, and persuade readers of the student's opinions. Each image must be accompanied by a short artists statement. Talk with others to inform them and organize protests with those who share the same views. Nishi, Koko. These societal expectations narrow the definition of masculinity and force growing boys to fit a single image the real man, a stereotypical tough guy persona while also characterizing emotional expression as a weakness. The New York Times encourages a diversity of voices and views in our letters. Update, Dec. 7: Winners have been announced! 16-year-olds can act like responsible citizens, but we cant vote like responsible citizens. However, at some point after the deadline, our contest submission form closes and you will not be allowed to submit an entry, so please be mindful of the deadline and submit early. A Real American Military Calls for All AmericansBy Zhi Feng Etan Kiang, age 14, Harvard-Westlake School, Los Angeles, Out of respect for our soldiers and their families, we have disabled the comments., Thats Laura DeFrancisco, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army. By The Learning Network. Like many people my age, I feel the weight of living in a world where climate change is escalating to catastrophic proportions. Listen to the thousands of Ukrainians pleading for help, not the influencers selling you pins with the Ukrainian flag on them. We socialize men to embody a traditional masculinity that discourages display of emotion. In a primary school in Andhra Pradesh, India, two children roamed the halls together with boards hanging from their necks. Whats Fair and Unfair about Student Dress Codes? Anti-Defamation League. Want to make sure you dont miss a contest announcement? The rate was only 0.07% when 2022 began. And consider hanging this PDF one-page announcement on your class bulletin board. Lower the Voting Age for Local Elections. FairVote. UNESDOC. When faced with the prospects and outcomes of a liberal arts education, I, as well as many of my peers, feel a sense of unease, as if the safer route would be a career with a well-trodden path to the work force a characteristic often prevalent in STEM fields due to their skills-based nature. We have to be smart consumers of this modernized news form so we can confront our worlds critical stories with compassion and empathy. sources both within and outside The New York Times and. Has Slowed Actions against Polluters, and Put Limits on Enforcement Officers. The New York Times, 10 Dec. 2017. March 1, 2023, at 2:59 p.m. Editorial Roundup: New York. Well be publishing the work of the top winners and the runners-up in this column over the next week, three pieces every school day. A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology explains that, generally, corporations understand that they will often be allowed to continue with polluting and that fines are the likely enforcement response to environmental offending rather than criminal prosecution. Of course, Americas multinational, uber-rich conglomerates can afford to pay fines, but can they afford to lose their C.E.O.s to jail time? As the 2024 election approaches, it is high time we give a voice and a vote to 16- and 17- year olds who have become meaningful advocates for political change at the backbone of our society. Find more details below. We invite students to choose an issue or question in science, technology, engineering, math or health, then write an engaging 500-word explanation. That is allowed for this contest. The job market finds it convenient to recruit employees based on the ranking of their alma mater, and even neighbors and friends refer to your gaokao scores ad nauseam. Headlines regarding the book bans, too, focus almost entirely on every perspective but the one that matters most: students. Sehgal, Parul. Step-by-step directions for telling a meaningful, interesting and short true story from your life with 25 mentor texts to help. According to The Times of India, an increasing 26 percent of Indian school children attend English-medium schools. For inspiration, take a look at the work of some winners, and visit the related writing unit. Art that expresses the depths of emotions our words couldnt. Ember, Sydney. And if the answer is adults who harbor antiquated ideas of sex and gender, then perhaps its time to reconsider those policies. If thats the case, let us speak. What makes you mad?What would you like to see change?What do you wish more people understood? To him, the aisles served as a constant reminder [] that he was different from white America. Ethnic aisles alienize foods from various cultures by physically displacing them from conventional shelves, exacerbating the omnipresent social disparity first-generation immigrants face when integrating into the country. What We Are Not Teaching Boys About Being Human. The New York Times. It was the second time that week Id been pulled out of class, called into her office, and admonished for the inappropriateness of my clothing. File Photo by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia. Biweekly Contest 85. Suggest a new word by Feb. 28, and it could become our April Fools Word of the Day. The 2022 Awards for Excellence competition is designed to encourage continuing excellence in newspaper service; suitably reward excellence in various categories of news, editorial, and photographic presentation; and benefit the public relations of newspapers. In the uncommon case that it does open an investigation into environmental malfeasance, the E.P.A. Fortin, Jacey. According to Laura Bates, the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, policies like these effectively perpetuate rape culture because they [teach] our children that girls bodies are dangerous, powerful and sexualised, and that boys are biologically programmed to objectify and harass them.. The West lives in its own bubble, and what we see outside the bubble is our choice. You can find all the runners-up editorials here. On top of Madagascars poor economy, climate change also impairs the country. Even with the movies popularity, America doesnt even know the proper demonym to use for Madagascar. For more inspiration, take a look at the work of the 2022 winners and visit the related writing unit. If we put a sentence from your submission into a search engine, we dont want to find it anywhere else unless youre clearly quoting or citing that source. While continuing to educate students about mental health, its imperative that communities all across the United States help parents understand the true meaning of mental health and why it is important. Despite growing up as a sensitive boy, I often repress my feelings, fearing I seem soft or girly. However, I was powerless when the academic stress of junior year, social expectations, and personal responsibilities finally overwhelmed me then the tears began. Finally, if you need even more encouragement to participate, you might read this essay by 18-year-old Samantha Liu, who reflects on how submitting her work to us over the years helped her stop trying to sound smart and develop her genuine writing voice instead. The changes they malign have already happened. Who is eligible to participate in this contest? Mar 2, 2023. Nakai, Nomie. Harris, Elizabeth A., and Alexandra Alter. We take evidence and allegations of plagiarism very seriously. Should Rivers Have Same Legal Rights as Humans? 1. Defenders of such activism contest that while it may not produce direct change, it can still spread awareness on a major scale and put pressure on politicians. Under Trump, E.P.A. Mller, Anne, et al. Our step-by-step guide can walk you through the process, and to help students find content they will enjoy, we have also published a collection of free links to over 75 pieces about young people that have appeared across sections of NYTimes.com recently.
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