Our Contests Are on Summer Break—New Ones Launching in September!

The 2024-25 contests are now closed, but new contests with fresh topics will launch at the beginning of the new school year. Join our email list and we’ll let you know as soon as they’re open.

Each year, Stossel in the Classroom Essay and Video Contests invite middle school, high school, and undergraduate students to explore real-world issues through critical thinking and creativity. Contest winners earn a share of $25,000 in cash prizes and national recognition. Plus, teachers receive rewards based on their students’ participation.

Sign-up to be notified when our new contests are announced!


New contests with fresh topics will launch at the beginning of the new school year. Join our email list and we’ll let you know as soon as they’re open.

Each year, Stossel in the Classroom Essay and Video Contests invite middle school, high school, and undergraduate students to explore real-world issues through critical thinking and creativity. Contest winners earn a share of $25,000 in cash prizes and national recognition. Plus, teachers receive rewards based on their students’ participation.

Sign-up to be notified when our new contests are announced!


2024-25 Contest Results Are In—Explore the Winning Entries!

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“The topics are very current, and a great resource for students to develop critical thinking skills as they researchand begin to form an intelligent understanding of the issues our nation faces.”

Social Studies Teacher

“I want them [students] to learn to think, and your essay and video contests force them to think individually. They have to actually see all sides of an issue to make a logical argument.”

Social Studies Teacher

“Our students are very talented and they have great ideas to share. By entering this contest, they have an opportunity to share their viewpoints and showcase their writing skills.”

STEM/Science Teacher