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Middle and High School Admissions Virtual Workshop
2025-03-12 01:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Illinois
Join us for a virtual workshop designed for families researching admisssions to middle and high school in the 2025/26 school year (for entrance in the fall of 2026). This interactive virtual workshop, led by Parents League School Advisor Evie Gurney, guides you through the middle and high school admissions process: when to start, how to develop a list of schools to consider, the application process, what to look for, and what to expect. The emphasis is on providing helpful tips and dispelling misinformation. Evie will answer your questions during the Q&A portion of this workshop.

This presentation will help you:

Understand all of the school options available: private, public, parochial and boarding

Compare various timelines

Review factors to consider when developing your list

Give an overview of the application process

Discuss the role of standardized testing

Develop strategies to keep organized and minimize stress

Understand tuition assistance

MisinfoDay
2025-03-17 09:30 - 13:15 | University of Washington Seattle, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
The annual MisinfoDay event brings together high school students, educators and librarians to learn how to navigate complex information environments and make informed decisions about what to believe online. The event features a series of interactive workshops led by experts from the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University (WSU) and an immersive misinformation-themed escape room game experience,

Contest: High School Fed Challenge
2025-03-17 12:00 | Illinois
Organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, this competition encourages students to explore economics and monetary policy. Participants submit papers on a given theme.

The High School Fed Challenge is an educational program that aims to encourage students in grades 9 – 12 to learn more about economics and promote interest in economics as a subject for study and the basis for a career. Previous study of economics is not required – only intellectual curiosity and interest in exploring an economic theme.

MA Performance Showcase
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Jerry H. Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1 Washington Place, New York, New York, United States
Join us for an exciting performance showcase featuring Gallatin MA students in the Jerry H. Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts!

Our MA community is home to an incredible cohort of artists, and we’re thrilled to highlight their work. Experience dynamic thesis performances that mark the culmination of their graduate studies at NYU Gallatin. After the show, engage with the artists in a discussion about their creative process and artistic practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness bold, innovative work—see you there!

Screening + Q&A with the Filmmaker
2025-03-26 17:30 - 20:00 | The New School
Join student journalists from across the city for a screening of the PBS documentary, Breaking the News! The film is about a group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists who, seeking to buck the white male status quo, launch a news startup––The 19th*.

State Leadership and Skills Conference
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00 | Illinois

We the People for Middle School and High School
2025-04-02 08:30 - 15:00 | Busch Campus Student Center, 604 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States
One of the essential but sometimes overlooked components of civic education is providing students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to assume the role of citizen. We the People has been proven effective civic education programs by independent studies. We the People is available on three levels for upper elementary, middle school, and high school. The workshop will familiarize teachers with the components and process utilized by the program and provide the information necessary to implement it effectively in the classroom. It will also prepare teachers to enter their classes in the optional We the People competition/showcase should they choose to do so. A free copy of the We the People book will be provided to participants.

Drop-in Drawing
2025-04-04 05:30 - 19:30 | MoMA, 11 West 53 Street, Manhattan, New York, 10019, United States
Our April Drop-in Drawing sessions will be facilitated by a teaching artist and museum staff, and will be held in Gallery 400: Trisha Brown/Gordon Matta-Clark. In addition to self-guided drawing prompts, this session will feature short artist-led demos/lessons throughout the evening.

Explore artworks through drawing in this relaxed drop-in session for all ages. Materials and seating are provided. Participation is open to all, with no experience, ability, or reservations required. Drawing prompts will be available in English and Spanish.

Drop-In Drawing is part of UNIQLO Friday Nights where MoMA is open late every Friday night, and admission is free for all New York State residents!

The Harvard Crimson 2025 Journalism Summit
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00 | The Crimson Building, 14-20 Plympton Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
The Harvard Crimson’s CJS is a two-day hybrid event for high school reporters of all experience levels. Participants will engage in workshops, simulations, and seminars led by Crimson Editors and Executives across our content boards. Besides learning from experienced college journalists, students will also have the chance to interact with professional journalists—namely, notable Crimson Alumni from top publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more.

By working with our editors as well as fellow attendees, participants will improve their reporting skills, further their interest in journalism, and develop new ideas that they can then implement into their own newspapers. Central to our spring conference is growth; no matter their experience level, journalists will strengthen and advance the reporting and writing skills necessary to effectively run a newspaper!

Youth in Focus: NYC Mayoral Candidate Forum
2025-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Illinois
Join Next100 and partners for a unique youth-led, youth-focused NYC Mayoral Forum, during which young people will engage directly with mayoral candidates and push for answers and solutions on the issues they care about most—from housing, education, and public safety to job access, child welfare, and mental health.

Writing Club at Home: OnActing Out with River L. Ramirez
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:15 | Illinois
River L. Ramirez leads this month’s Writing Club, which explores the expressive nature of artworks by Cy Twombly and others in Gallery 405: Acting Out. Inspired by Ramirez’s comedy-writing and performance practice, we’ll experiment with writing as a means of personal, direct gesture. This session takes place online via Zoom.

This Writing Club is an opportunity to build community among people invested in writing, magick, collective consciousness, and liberation. The same session will be offered twice, once online via Zoom and once in MoMA’s galleries.

Registration

Register for Writing Club at Home on Tuesday, April 8, 12:00–1:15 p.m. ET (online via Zoom)

Writing from the Margins
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study, 1 Washington Place, Room 501, New York, New York, United States
Writing from the Margins will explore the question of “who gets to tell what stories?” within the American publishing landscape. This event will feature a panel of students and industry professionals whose work interrogates the gatekeeping of narrative within the publishing industry.

Panelists will discuss the challenges and revelations of writing about race and ethnicity, mental health, queerness, and religion; the relationship between “writer” and the “canon”; making art in the time of capitalism; the commodification of identity; the power of telling stories; and the role of stories in social movements.

NBCU Academy Next Level Summit 2025
2025-04-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Illinois
NBCU Academy’s Next Level Summit is an interactive event that brings media professionals, industry leaders, students and educators together to learn, grow and get ahead.

PRADA PRADASCOPE: A NEW VISION OF BEAUTY, LA
2025-04-11 12:00 - 2025-04-13 19:00 | 238 N Canon Dr, 238 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, California, 90210, United States
Prada Beauty is celebrating the recent launch of the brand’s first mascara, Pradascope Lash Extending Mascara, with an immersive Pradascope gallery. Open in the middle of Beverly Hills from April 11-13 from 12-7PM, the experiential pop-up provides a new vision of beauty.

Inside the Pradascope gallery, you are invited to explore the extending power of Pradascope Mascara and open endless dimensions of lash expression: visible lash length, gravity-defying lift, and cutting edge brush technology. You can discover a fashion-inspired, Re-Nylon robotic installation, enter the Lash Bar for a makeup touch-up (by appointment only), be entranced by tech-driven photo moments, and get a taste of Prada Beauty with bespoke, mascara-inspired beverages.

Sight and Sound: Leon Botstein andThe Orchestra Now
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Met, 1000 5th Ave,, New York, New York, 10028, United States
In Sight and Sound, The Orchestra Now explores the parallels between orchestral music and the visual arts. Each performance includes a discussion with conductor and music historian Leon Botstein featuring on-screen exhibition images and live musical excerpts, a full performance of the works, and an audience Q&A.

CONTEST: The New York Times Open Letters: Opinion-Writing
2025-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
Write an open letter to a specific audience that calls attention to an issue or problem and prompts reflection or action on it.

THE LIGHTS FEST - SKY LANTERN FESTIVAL
2025-04-19 15:00 - 22:00 | Plantation Field, 1537 West Doe Run Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 19320, United States
Welcome to The Lights Fest, where dreams take flight and create a spectacle that will leave you breathless. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of our enchanting sky lantern event. It’s time to release your worries and let your aspirations soar high above the horizon.

Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as twilight descends and our lantern-filled heavens come alive. Whether you’re seeking a romantic escapade, a joyful celebration, or a serene moment of reflection, our sky lantern event promises an unforgettable experience for all.

The Lights Fest is more than a mere spectacle; it’s a transformative experience that connects people, cultures, and emotions. In this shared celebration, you’ll find a sense of unity and belonging. Embrace the warmth of human connection as you share stories, laughter, and heartfelt moments with fellow sky gazers.

Bridge Building Contest
2025-04-26 09:30 - 17:00 | Illinois Tech McCormick Tribune Campus Center Auditorium, 10 West 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles physics and also helps high school students develop “hands on” skills through bridge construction. By participating in the Bridge Building Competition students get a flavor of what it is to be an Engineer, designing structures to a set of specifications and then seeing them perform their function. They are also provided with an academically-oriented extracurricular activity which is recognized school-wide.

DAVIS CENTER AT CENTRAL PARK GRAND OPENING, NYC
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Davis Center, 106- 51 East Drive, New York, New York, United States
The Davis Center, a $160 million investment in Central Park’s north end, will reconnect the Harlem Meer and its surrounding communities with the rest of Central Park, and will provide year-round community access for the first time, through an innovative design for an alternating swimming pool, ice rink and public green, in addition to a re-envisioned building that integrates the landscapes with new amenity space and public restrooms.

The Davis Center will offer a diverse range of majority free and low-cost programming throughout the year, operated both by the Conservancy and other community focused non-profit organizations that will utilize space at the Davis Center. Programming is generously funded by lead donors JPMorganChase, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), Philip & Alicia Hammarskjold, and Paula and Jeffrey Gural.

Discoveries (Ages 14–22)—Burning Bronzes
2025-04-27 11:00 - 12:30 | The Met, 1000 5th Ave,, New York, New York, 10028, United States
For young people and adults with learning and developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. Join us for a workshop to talk about and make art!

How to Report Zoom Panel
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Illinois
Please join Press Pass NYC on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 pm for our second “How to Report” Zoom panel to learn more about the elections and how to cover them for your school community.

PPNYC Deputy Director Beth Fertig will host a panel discussion with special guests Tim Hunter of the Campaign Finance Board and their Youth Ambassador, Giah Crespo, plus reporter Haidee Chu of The City who wrote this article about how students at Bayside High School view the election.

They’ll suggest ideas for students and take your questions.

Read more about the elections in this booklet we’ve prepared for students and advisers. It should help you develop your own story ideas as well as questions for our panelists.

WALKING AND TALKING: AN EVENING WITH THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY, NYC
2025-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, New York, New York, United States
Join us at The Paley Museum for this exclusive event to celebrate the highly anticipated second season of AMC Networks’ The Walking Dead: Dead City. The evening will feature a special preview screening of the first episode of the new season followed by a thrilling panel discussion with stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Gaius Charles, Kim Coates, and Dascha Polanco, and executive producer Scott M. Gimple.

Contest: National Scholastic Press Association Individual Awards
2025-05-01 12:00 | Illinois
NSPA Individual Awards honor the nation’s best scholastic journalism — in a wide range of categories. The awards are presented to individuals and small teams. There are 46 contests in 11 divisions.

Entrants are individuals and small teams whose work is judged by teams of professionals with experience and expertise in the contest category.

New York City Ballet Gala
2025-05-08 17:30 - 22:00 | David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York, United States
This year’s spring gala will celebrate New York City Ballet’s Founding Choreographer George Balanchine’s incredible artistry as we present Vienna Waltzes. Exclusively performed by New York City Ballet, this gorgeous five-part piece showcases Balanchine’s fondness for the waltz, featuring opulent scenery, sumptuous costumes, and more than 50 dancers in dreamlike motion. Set in moonlit Austrian forests and the regal ballrooms of Vienna, the ballet pays homage to an age of imperial grandeur and culminates in a magnificent finale.

Digital Journalism Workshop
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, 219 West 40th Street, New York, New York, 10018, United States
Welcome to the Digital Journalism Workshop! Join us at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism for an exciting event where you’ll learn key tips and techniques for reporting as readers increasingly look to social media and Digital outlets for their news.

Whether you’re a seasoned journalist looking to sharpen your skills or an early-career journalist, this workshop will teach vital skills for reporting in the digital age amid the rise in AI, misinformation and doxxing.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the future of journalism. See you there!

Yai Central Park Challange
2025-05-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Naumburg Bandshell, Terrace Dr. Near, W 72nd St, New York, NY 10019, New York, New York, 10019, United States
YAI’s Central Park Challenge is New York’s biggest annual celebration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This year, it is taking place on May 31st, from 8am to 12pm.

Central Park Challenge (CPC) began in 1986 as a fun run held in Westchester to encourage fitness and healthy living among people with I/DD. Growing organically since then, today it features a 3K walk, carnival area filled with games and live entertainment, and junior races for children ages 2 to 12. The family-friendly event welcomes thousands of supporters each year to join YAI in seeing beyond disability. Most importantly, it is a key fundraiser for YAI, with all funds donated going directly to support the I/DD community with initiatives such as housing, education, and employment.

46TH ANNUAL VENICE FAMILY CLINIC ART WALK + AUCTION, LA
2025-05-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Venice Art Walk Gallery, 910 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Vencie, California, 90291, United States

2025 MATE ROV Competition
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary, 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, Michigan, United States
MATE’s ROV projects inspire a student mindset of entrepreneurship and innovation as they transform their teams into “start-up companies” that compete to accomplish tasks simulated from the real world. Students develop a wide variety of technical and workplace skills, including creativity, adaptability, and communication, as they work together to design, build, and operate their ROVs.

So should your school join the MATE ROV Competition? Let’s discuss the potential challenges to a rewarding ROV design and competition experience, and summarize how successful ROV projects have met those challenges, and share relevant strategies for you to consider. While this guide is primarily directed at college teams, it is applicable to middle and high schools as well.

Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
2025-06-22 12:00 | Illinois
The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an engaging, in-depth, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors (one from each state and the District of Columbia) who “dream, dare and do.”

Be the one to represent your state and join students from around the country at an exclusive, free Washington, D.C., journalism experience like no other.

Deadline: Sunday, March 23

Whitney Museum Open Studio
2025-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Laurie M. Tisch Education Center, 525 W 120th St, New York, New York, 10027, United States
New York City teens

New York City teens are invited to a free drop-in art making program on Friday afternoons. Bring your works-in-progress or create something entirely new. All supplies are provided and no previous art experience is required—everyone is welcome!
