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New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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The NYT STEM Writing Contest: Explaining Science for a General Audience (2026)
The New York Times Learning Network STEM Writing Contest asks students to explain a science, maths, technology, engineering or health topic clearly for a general audience in about 500 words. This independent guide explains… Read article →
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The NYT Student Editorial Contest: Structure, Rules and What Judges Reward (2026)
The Student Editorial Contest is the flagship of the New York Times Learning Network: argue a position in about 450 words, backed by evidence. This independent guide breaks down the structure of a winning… Read article →
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How to Prepare for the NYT Writing Contests: Self-Study vs Coaching & a Per-Contest Roadmap (2026)
There are two honest routes to a strong New York Times writing-contest entry: self-study and coaching. This independent guide compares them across the editorial, narrative and STEM contests, gives a four-phase roadmap, and transparently… Read article →
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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 →