Simon Sheaff, 05/31/12

High school junior in Iowa

This week, Mitt Romney officially clinched the Republican nomination for President. Now the real race can officially begin: Obama vs. Romney for the most powerful position on the earth.

Joe Calder, 05/31/12

High school student in North Carolina

The implicit message they carry transcends education reform -- it suggests that student-led reform is entirely possible. The idea itself is enough to revolutionize American education policy for years to come.

Darielle Trotter, 05/30/12

Senior at G.W. Carver High School

It's been 12 years since I promised my mother I would go to college. No one in my family has a college degree, so it's up to me to be the voice of encouragement and experience for the next generation.

Jess Coleman, 05/30/12

Student, New York City Lab School

When countless rude, disrespectful, inaccurate and racist remarks are directed at Obama by people directly aligned with Romney, he hides in the corner. Welcome to Romney's coward politics.

Larissa Heron, 05/30/12

High school sophomore and participant in Girls Write Now

While it's true that OWS has fewer people protesting and the media attention for the movement has dwindled, there are many people who are still engaged.

Lily Zweig, 05/30/12

High school student in Los Angeles

The unfortunate truth of it all is that it still is a revelation when we hear of a woman running for president or finding the cure to a worldwide disease.

Amanda Dai, 05/29/12

15-year-old rhythmic gymnast

My routine wasn't even close to perfect, but what matters is I tried my best and enjoyed myself. No regrets.

David Issacharoff, 05/29/12

16-year-old high school student living in Jerusalem

It's summer, and now the talk about vice-presidential candidates rises. It's 'veepstakes' season, and Romney must make one of the hardest and most important choices of his political life.

Diana Greymountain, 05/28/12

16-year-old Girl Scout

I've been a Girl Scout for 11 years. So ahéhee' (thank you) to Girl Scouts because my Girl Scouting life has given me the chance to say yá'át'ééh (hello) to the President of the United States.

Taylor Michie, 05/27/12

16-year-old sailor, world traveler, and director of Racing Winds Media

I love the Volvo Ocean Race and everything it stands for: adrenaline, speed, strength, strategy and determination. It's a pinnacle sporting event that should be taken more seriously throughout the world.

Zach Veach, 05/26/12

17-year-old racecar driver

As a kid who was bullied in the public school system, I hope we can move away from dealing with bullying from a place of crisis and instead guide a bullying strategy rather than accepting it.

Andrew Wild, 05/25/12

High school student in Los Angeles

Let's appreciate Dirk for who he is and was while we can, and hope that the basketball gods smile upon him while he still has a chance to prove his might.

Elaine Dai, 05/25/12

16-year-old rhythmic gymnast

It's three days before Regionals. With one training left and a handful of papers and tests to tackle before then, I nearly live and breathe one word: panic.

Laela Zaidi, 05/25/12

16-year-old sophomore at Joplin High School in Missouri

Generosity has been given a new meaning for the people of Joplin. From across the nation and around the world, individuals have put their lives aside to take part in the efforts.