Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Previously diagnosed non-verbal and autistic, Gilbert has defied all odds. He’s a straight A student with love for learning scientific facts
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
Learning is something he enjoys on a regular base. Everything he does is about learning. When we can’t answer his questions he looks up the answers.
Favorite Subject & Why
His favorite subject is STEAM because in this class he is learning about different biomes. He enjoys learning about the tropical rainforest. He also loves science and anything to do with crafts/art!
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Gilbert attends an independent school For special needs students. This school requires tuition payment that is costly and increases in upper school. He is in jeopardy of having to go to public school next year. His experience at public school was not great. He was bullied and his IEP was not honored causing a lot of issues for him including a drop in grades. This will guarantee him to stay in the school he’s excelling in, get the Mac book he needs for high school and other supplies.
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