Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Cade loves reading, asking big questions and learning through hands on discovery. His curiosity makes every day an adventure.
Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!
America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.
Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
Cade is naturally curious and loves discovering how the world works. He enjoys asking questions, reading books & learning through hands on activities & experiences. Whether he’s building something, exploring nature or learning a new science concept, he approaches learning with excitement and enthusiasm. For him, being a student means every day is a chance to discover something new.
Favorite Subject & Why
Cade especially loves science because it helps him understand how things work. He enjoys experimenting, exploring & asking big questions about the world around him. Science gives him the chance to learn by doing, which fits his hands on personality. He loves learning about animals, the human body & how the Earth works & these topics keep him curious and excited to discover more.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Our family homeschools & we believe the world is the best classroom. This award would help us travel and give our children hands on learning experiences. Visiting national parks, museums, historical sites & different cultures. These experiences would allow Cade and his younger sister to see the things they study in real life, turning curiosity into meaningful lifelong learning.
Help Cade Murphy become America's Favorite Student by casting your free daily vote, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
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