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Competition · Online

Stossel Video Contest: high-school division, 2026–27

Stossel in the Classroom / Center for Independent Thought · Worldwide

No foreign travel required

Create an English video analyzing a public-policy issue and support your argument with evidence.

Grade
9–12
Age
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Residence
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Entry
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Submit a 1–3 minute video on one of four prompts: presidential powers, digital privacy, waste/fraud in government programs, or interest in socialism/communism. Judges assess a clear, organized, supported answer. High-school first and second prizes are $2,500 and $1,000. One video entry per student; rules allow entering both essay and video contests.

Topics

HumanitiesArtsVideo competitionPublic policyCritical thinking
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