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John Stossel – Video/Essay Contest 2021-22

Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

This year, we’re opening up that opportunity even more—and giving away $25,000 in prizes to students and teachers.

The following Link will take you to ALL the information you need for the contest and where to submit your work: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/student-contests/

The deadline to submit is 11:59PM Eastern on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Three Topics to choose from for Essay:

Beyond the Hashtag:

Activists and changemakers have used slogans as a call to action on a wide array of social, economic, or political causes. In today’s world, hashtag activism has enabled causes to gain viral reach, but not all of the messengers, including influencers, celebrities, politicians, or regular social media users, have fully explored the intended and unintended consequences of the initiatives they support.

Whether it’s #ClimateJusticeNow, #CancelStudentLoans, #CancelRent, #DefundThePolice, or others, choose the hashtag or slogan of a cause and write a 500-1,000 word essay on hashtag activism.

What are the benefits or harms of spreading the hashtag? Who benefits and who suffers if the action called for is implemented?

Life Keeps Getting Better

Historian Johan Norberg reminded John Stossel that, despite our difficulties, we have many reasons to be grateful.

Norberg’s book, The Story of Human Progress, cites decreases in global poverty, child mortality, illiteracy, and undernourishment. He notes that medical, technological, and scientific discoveries over the past 50 years helped produce a vaccine in record time and increased remote work options during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Write a 500-1,000 word persuasive essay in which you argue that life is or is not getting better.

Liberty, in Order to Live

Over the years, John Stossel has interviewed individuals who have lived under authoritarian regimes, such as Somali activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, North Korean author Yeonmi Park, and Iraqi-American activist Faisal Al Mutar, among others.

Write a 500-1,000 word essay on how authoritarian regimes affect individual liberty and why individual liberty is or isn’t valuable for individuals to flourish. We encourage you to share personal or historical examples that support your position.

Three Topics to choose from for Video:

Beyond the Hashtag:

Whether it’s #ClimateJusticeNow, #CancelStudentLoans, #CancelRent, #DefundThePolice, or others, choose the hashtag or slogan of a cause and make a 1-3 minute video on hashtag activism.

What are the benefits or harms of spreading the hashtag? Who benefits and who suffers if the action called for is implemented?

Life Keeps Getting Better

Historian Johan Norberg reminded John Stossel that, despite our difficulties, we have many reasons to be grateful.

Norberg’s book, The Story of Human Progress, cites decreases in global poverty, child mortality, illiteracy, and undernourishment. He notes that medical, technological, and scientific discoveries over the past 50 years helped produce a vaccine in record time and increased remote work options during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Make a 1-3 minute video in which you argue that life is or is not getting better.

Liberty, in Order to Live

Over the years, John Stossel has interviewed individuals who have lived under authoritarian regimes, such as Somali activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, North Korean author Yeonmi Park, and Iraqi-American activist Faisal Al Mutar, among others.

Make a 1-3 minute video on how authoritarian regimes affect individual liberty and why individual liberty is or isn’t valuable for individuals to flourish. We encourage you to share personal or historical examples that support your position.

John Stossel Essay or Video Contest

Monday, February 1st, 2021

Our 2020-2021 Student Contests Are Now Open!

We want to know what your students think about entrepreneurship and innovation. That’s why we’re giving away $20,000 in cash prizes in this year’s student contests! And we have bonus prizes for teachers, too.  Click the buttons below for more information.

https://stosselintheclassroom.org/student-contests/

Submission Deadline

11:59PM Eastern on Monday, March 8, 2021

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Celebrating Art Contest

Friday, October 16th, 2020

https://www.celebratingart.com/

Any original artwork eligible.

Contest Deadline : December 3, 2020

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Imagine That Camp Opportunity

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

I wanted to share “Imagine That” opportunity. It is over 50 hours of art, drama, music, dance, and adventure activities that kids can do at home.

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June 1-4, 2020

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

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Agenda for “LA8″_6_1-4_20

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May 26-29, 2020

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

Agenda for ALL Classes: 5_26-29_20

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May 18-22, 2020

Monday, May 18th, 2020

Agendas for ALL Classes: 5_18_22_20

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May 11-15, 2020

Monday, May 11th, 2020

Agendas for ALL Classes: 5_11-15_20

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Monday-Friday: May 4-8, 2020

Sunday, May 3rd, 2020

Agendas for ALL Classes: 5_4-8_20

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Mon-Friday: April 27- May 1, 2020

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

Agendas for ALL Classes: 4/27 – 5/1_20

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