She is an exceptional student and a natural leader. She is outgoing and charismatic. Whether the classroom, the lunchroom, or in soccer.
Thank you for supporting Layla in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
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
She loves being a student because she loves to learn new information and expand on her knowledge. She is curious about her interests and loves to learn the answers. She is good at learning new facts, techniques, and material in school and outside of school too.
Favorite Subject & Why
Her favorite subject is science because she loves working to an answer. She likes learning and finding out facts of the world. Layla also likes combining math and science principles to find answers in the world and the classroom. She loves hands on learning and science when she gets to experiment with what she learns in class.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
The award would provide support for extra educational opportunities around the world in any field she feels passionately about. It would also give her opportunities for summer programs to expand her learning outside of the school year.
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