In this eighth grade ELA class, students write, edit and design an opinion magazine they can share with the world.

Do you ever use online reviews to help you make decisions about movies, books, stores or music? How do you know they aren’t fake?

A New York Times columnist worries that programs like ChatGPT threaten the future of writing — and the benefits and joys of excelling at it. Do you agree?

We invite students to explain how to do any task in 400 words or fewer. Contest dates: Jan. 10 - Feb. 14, 2024

A writer and teacher shares a lesson for helping students understand the importance of clear, concise writing, and spotting needless words.

We walk you through how to brainstorm a topic, interview an expert and write your own original “How to ….”

Middle and high school students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why. The contest runs from June 9 to Aug. 18.

Here are 10 challenges to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary — including one open to both teachers and teenagers.

We invite students to play critic and submit an original review about a recent creative work. Contest runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 6.

Thank you to the more than 1,300 students who participated this year. Check out the winning videos to learn 11 new words.

If you were going to write a letter to the editor of The New York Times this week, what article would you choose to respond to? Why?

Our eight writing units, each with its own practical step-by-step guide, are based on real-world features like reviews, photo essays, narratives, podcasts and more.

We’ll walk you through the process with advice from New York Times critics and student writers.

“I’m not that embarrassed,” one student said of his accent, “because it’s a flex to know multiple languages.”

From Oct. 4 to Nov. 1, we invite teenagers to tell a true story about a meaningful life experience in just 100 words.

College freshmen read a New York Times Magazine piece about issues in education, then communicate what they learned by experimenting with audience and format.

A 15-year-old has been asking presidential candidates tough questions on the campaign trial. What questions would you pose to someone in a position of power?

A new vocabulary called “algospeak” has emerged on TikTok. Does it change the way you talk and write?

To accompany our 100-Word Narrative Contest, we’re inviting you to write about your memories — with inspiration from last year’s winners.