Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Self-driven since 19 months old, reading to his sister. Now learning Spanish & Chinese for fun.That’s why Maceo’s America’s Favorite Student
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
Maceo loves being a student because learning feels like discovery to him. He asks thoughtful questions about how things work and why the world is the way it is. Whether he’s reading, exploring new languages, or helping others learn, school gives him a place to feed his natural curiosity and excitement for understanding something new every day.
Favorite Subject & Why
Maceo especially enjoys language and reading because they open doors to new ideas, cultures, and ways of thinking. He loves learning Spanish and Chinese simply out of curiosity and excitement to communicate with more people. For him, learning isn’t just about schoolwork, it’s about connecting with the world around him.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
This award would provide opportunities to nurture Maceo’s love of learning through books, language programs, educational experiences, and enrichment activities that expand his curiosity beyond the classroom. After losing many resources in the Valley Fire, support like this would help rebuild educational opportunities and allow him to continue growing into a confident, lifelong learner.
Help Maceo 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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