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New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library

4 Jun 2026

What Judges Look For in a Winning NYT Contest Entry: Rubrics Explained (2026)

How does the New York Times Learning Network actually judge its student writing contests? This independent guide explains the judging process — from a huge entry pool to a shortlist to winners — and… Read article →

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NYT Writing Contests

This is an independent educational guide to The New York Times Learning Network’s free student contests. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The New York Times Company.