Meet our 2023 Junior Council members!
These 12 amazing kids were selected from a pool of outstanding applicants from all across the country. They spent four months discussing and debating important issues, engaging with experts and elected officials, and creating content for an issue of The Week Junior.
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Jai, age 8
From Connecticut
"Stopping animal cruelty is very important to me."
Kyle, age 9
From California
“The world would be a better place if we could stop bullying.”
Madison, age 10
From Minnesota
“We need to change how society values animals.”
Nishka, age 10
From Virginia
“Girls everywhere should be able to attend school.”
Shrey, age 10
From Massachusetts
“I would like to raise awareness about service dogs.”
Zinn, age 9
From Georgia
“Kids ask questions adults are afraid to ask—or forget to ask!”
Ryan, age 10
From New York
“I want to use journalism as a tool for change.”
Sam, age 10
From New Hampshire
"Every child should have access to a quality education."
Saranya, age 13
From Virginia
"Kids will be the leaders of the future. We will make a difference."
Andrew, age 12
From Virginia
“Kids' voices are important because we view life with less bias.”
Viviana, age 11
From New Mexico
“We need science to save humankind from climate change.”
Oliver, age 11
From California
“I will work to prevent the destruction of forests.”
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What is Junior Council?
Junior Council is a collective of 12 students, ages 8 to 14, who learn from The Week Junior editors and mentors about how to become strong voices in their community—and beyond.
Through webinars and workshops, Junior Council members discover how to develop informed opinions and turn their ideas into action. They receive age-appropriate research and writing assignments, gain interview experience, engage community leaders in conversations, and collaborate with one another to produce content for the magazine.
What does the Junior Council do?
Meet our mentors
To help shape the Junior Council experience, our editors created a team of experts from various vocations to offer guidance to council members. Here is some advice from current and former mentors on how kids can help make a difference in the world.
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What is the Junior Journalist program?
Upon completion of the program, Junior Council members become eligible to participate in our Junior Journalist program. They may be assigned to cover events or to conduct interviews with experts or noteworthy people.
Apply now! Deadline 10/23
What is the Junior Journalist program?
Upon completion of the program, Junior Council members become eligible to participate in our Junior Journalist program. They may be assigned to cover events or to conduct interviews with experts or noteworthy people.
Apply now! Deadline 10/23
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Symphony speaks with former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, about her TV series, Waffles and Mochi
Augustus interviews John Salley at the premiere of Sneakerella
Alexandra interviews Janet Woodcock, M.D., former United States Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug, about children's Covid-19 vaccines
Junior Council members interview chef, author, and TV host Duff Goldman about his career
Aarav interviews United States Speed Skater Erin Jackson, following her gold-medal win at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games
Junior Council members discuss Covid-19 vaccines with GMA3’s Dr. Jen Ashton
Olivia interviews Liya Chu,
winner of MasterChef Junior Season 8
Aarav covers the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, alongside Andrea Barbalich, Editor-in-Chief of The Week Junior
Aarav interviews 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion Harini Logan
Junior Council members on GMA3
Members of our Fall 2021 Junior Council appeared on GMA3, asking questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Check out the segment:
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For news about how to apply for a future Junior Council cohort, check back in early Fall 2023!
For news about how to apply for a future Junior Council cohort, check back in early Fall 2023!
Thank you for your interest in Junior Council. Applications for the Spring 2024 session are now closed. We look forward to announcing our new Junior Council members in January 2024!
Thank you for your interest in Junior Council. Applications for the Spring 2024 session are now closed. We look forward to announcing our new Junior Council members in January 2024!
Apply now! Deadline 10/23
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for 2024 open
9/26 - 10/23
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Symphony, age 11
From Virginia
Ryca, age 9
From Washington
Rozaria, age 8
From Missouri
Owen, age 13
From Washington
Nissa, age 10
From Tennessee
Jackson, age 14
From Vermont
Hala, age 9
From Michigan
Garrett, age 10
From California
Eva, age 13
From Kentucky
Eliana, age 9
From Texas
Augustus, age 8
From New York
Alexander, age 9
From Virginia
Junior Council alumni
Yair, age 10
From Kansas
Thomas, age 9
From Georgia
Madeline, age 8
From California
Lucas, age 9
From New Jersey
Leo, age 8
From North Carolina
Florence, age 9
From Washington, DC
Emma, age 9
From Florida
Emma, age 12
From Iowa
CC, age 11
From Alaska
Alexandra, age 11
From Texas
Aayan, age 10
From Wisconsin
Aarav, age 13
From Virginia
The Chattanoogan:
Signal Mountain student named to inaugural Junior Council
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The Chattanooga Times Free Press: Signal Mountain 10-year-old lands cover of national magazine
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PIX 11 News:
New York 8-year-old has a passion for politics
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Lex 18 News:
Lexington teen featured on The Week Junior
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Lex 18 News:
The Week Junior names Eva S. to Junior Council
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The Rutland Herald:
Local youth selected for national magazine council
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The Fairfax Times:
Eleven-year-old interviews former First Lady Michele Obama
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FOX DC:
Virginia 11-year-old interviews Michelle Obama
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NBC Washington:
Virginia 11-year-old interviews Michelle Obama
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Chilkat Valley News:
Student's writing featured in major youth magazine
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Palo Alto Weekly:
Around town
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West Orlando News:
Local 9 year old selected for national kids council
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The Ten News:
2021 top picks and guest Aarav from The Week Junior
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PIX 11:
Kids magazine selects New Jersey boy for national kids council
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ABC News:
Answering kids’ COVID-19 questions
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Scripps:
Kids making a difference in big issues
Watch here
Here's what others are saying about Junior Council
Here are some of the issues our Junior Council members are most passionate about.
What is your wish for the world?
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Spring 2021 Junior Council
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Fall 2021 Junior Council
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2023 Junior Council
Take a look at the incredible content Junior Council members created for The Week Junior
Each semester, a theme emerges from Junior Council members’ applications and brainstorming discussions. Learning directly from editors at The Week Junior, each member contributes a reported essay to their project, explaining the steps that kids can take to address the issues of the day.
Junior Council in action
Apply now! Deadline 10/23
Empowering kids to speak up on issues that matter to them
Empowering kids to speak up on issues that matter to them
The Week Junior™ US is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.
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Yair, age 10
From Kansas
Thomas, age 9
From Georgia
Emma, age 9
From Florida
Emma, age 12
From Iowa
Madeline, age 8
From California
Lucas, age 9
From New Jersey
CC, age 11
From Alaska
Alexandra, age 11
From Texas
Leo, age 8
From North Carolina
Florence, age 9
From Washington, DC
Aayan, age 10
From Wisconsin
Aarav, age 13
From Virginia
Jackson, age 14
From Vermont
Owen, age 13
From Washington
Eva, age 13
From Kentucky
Symphony, age 11
From Virginia
Garrett, age 10
From California
Nissa, age 10
From Tennessee
Ryca, age 9
From Washington
Hala, age 9
From Michigan
Eliana, age 9
From Texas
Alexander, age 9
From Virginia
Rozaria, age 8
From Missouri
Augustus, age 8
From New York
Junior Council Alumni
The Chattanoogan:
Signal Mountain student named to inaugural Junior Council
Watch here
The Chattanooga Times Free Press: Signal Mountain 10-year-old lands cover of national magazine
Read the article
PIX 11 News:
New York 8-year-old has a passion for politics
Watch here
Lex 18 News:
Lexington teen featured on The Week Junior
Watch here
Lex 18 News:
The Week Junior names Eva S. to Junior Council
Watch here
The Rutland Herald:
Local youth selected for national magazine council
Read the article
The Fairfax Times:
Eleven-year-old interviews former First Lady Michele Obama
Read the article
FOX DC:
Virginia 11-year-old interviews Michelle Obama
Watch here
NBC Washington:
Virginia 11-year-old interviews Michelle Obama
Watch here
Chilkat Valley News:
Student's writing featured in major youth magazine
Read the article
Palo Alto Weekly:
Around town
Read the article
West Orlando News:
Local 9 year old selected for national kids council
Read the article
The Ten News:
2021 top picks and guest Aarav from The Week Junior
Listen to podcast
PIX 11:
Kids magazine selects New Jersey boy for national kids council
Watch here
ABC News:
Answering kids’ COVID-19 questions
Watch here
Scripps:
Kids making a difference in big issues
Watch here
Here's what others are saying about Junior Council
Apply by October 17th
Here are some of the issues our Junior Council members are most passionate about.
What is your wish for the world?
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Spring 2021 Junior Council
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Fall 2021 Junior Council
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Spring 2022 Junior Council
Take a look at the incredible content Junior Council members created for The Week Junior
Each semester, a theme emerges from Junior Council members’ applications and brainstorming discussions. Learning directly from editors at The Week Junior, each member contributes a reported essay to their project, explaining the steps that kids can take to address the issues of the day.
Junior Council in action
Apply now! Deadline 10/23
Empowering kids to speak up on issues that matter to them
Empowering kids to speak up on issues that matter to them
Our next Junior Council will be announced in mid-January 2023! Check back for updates.
Questions? Email us at juniorcouncil@theweekjunior.com
Our next Junior Council will be announced in mid-January 2023!
Check back for updates.
Questions? Email us at juniorcouncil@theweekjunior.com
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Vihan, age 8
From Virginia
Srishti, age 10
From New York
Poppy, age 10
From Washington
Olivia, age 9
From Texas
Noor, age 12
From New Jersey
Lucy, age 9
From Missouri
Kendall, age 11
From Oklahoma
Jo, age 11
From Washington
Jack, age 9
From Maryland
Hunter, age 12
From Idaho
Gabriella, age 11
From Nevada
Christian, age 10
From Pennsylvania
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Concord Monitor:
Local fourth grader to write for national kids’ magazine
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Yahoo.com:
Santa Fe student selected to magazine’s Junior Council
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KNSI:
Local fifth-grader chosen to write for national kids’ magazine
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WJON:
Sartell student published in national magazine
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Thank you for your interest in Junior Council. Applications for the Spring 2024 session are now closed. We look forward to announcing our new Junior Council members in January 2024!
Thank you for your interest in Junior Council. Applications for the Spring 2024 session are now closed.
We look forward to announcing our new Junior Council members in January 2024!
Applications
for 2024 open
9/26 - 10/23
Applications
for 2024 open
9/26 - 10/23