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Annual audio contest for students in grades 4 through 12, who create a podcast of three to eight minutes and enter with a teacher, educator or family member age 18 or older. Winning work is featured on NPR and the grand prize includes a trophy. The 2026 contest closed May 31, 2026, and dates for the next contest are not posted yet.
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