Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Jackson Barber

Jackson is a beacon of inspiration to other kids. He helps tutor struggling students and shows genuine interest in his classes.

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Currently 3rd

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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.

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Why They Love Being a Student

He loves learning and has felt this way since the age of 2. He loves studying the brain and hopes to be a neuroscientist one day. He wants to be a student so he can be the most prepared for the real world.

Favorite Subject & Why

He loves science because the world is so interesting to him. He sees the world in such a different way to others and hopes to fully understand it.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

Jackson wants to attend the Central Virginia Governor's School which costs more money than our family can afford. The $20,000 would help him go through the governors school and perhaps medical school.

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