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Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America

9:19am June 21, 2023

School shootings, social media, beauty standards. 13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast.

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Listening to high school finalists of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

10:30pm June 20, 2023

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received more than 3,300 entries in its fifth year. We bring you some of the finalists in our high school category from students around the country.

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From gun violence to great composers: Meet our Student Podcast Challenge finalists

4:49pm June 16, 2023

In its fifth year, our contest received more than 3,300 entries from around the country – and we've narrowed it down to 13 middle school and 13 high school finalists.

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6 early entries we love from the 2023 NPR Student Podcast Challenge

8:59pm March 16, 2023

by Janet W. Lee

Here are six early entries we love, selected from student podcasts submitted on or before March 3.

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Sound Advice: The NPR guide to student podcasting

8:45am February 18, 2023

NPR's Guide to Podcasting – everything from choosing a story to editing sound.

A blank notebook with a pen, a recorder, headphones and a mic are laid out on a bright fuchsia background.

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Need to write a toast or a script? Here are 7 tips to let your voice shine through

12:26pm February 17, 2023

by Abē Levine

Sounding like yourself on a podcast or during a toast takes practice — and a specific writing style for audio storytelling. NPR Life Kit host Marielle Segarra gives advice on how to sound more human.