NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is back for its third year, and is open for submissions until March 15, 2021. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2021) — It's that time of year — new semester, new assignments, new Student Podcast Challenge. NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is back for its third year and is open for submissions. WUKY will once again host local schools for brainstorming sessions and “how-to” advice on getting started with podcasts. The challenge is aimed at students between fifth and 12th grades, and NPR Ed will provide a series of suggested prompts and a guide for student podcasters and their teachers. NPR’s hope is to generate excellent material from around the country, as well as provide a chance to add youth voices into the national conversation.