NPR wants to know: How is your grade-school student preparing for a successful year?

By Brittney Melton

Published August 7, 2024 at 9:09 AM CDT

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: An electric bus is parked as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan visits during an event to highlight funding for electric school buses at the Coral Reef High School on March 11, 2024 in Richmond Heights, Florida.

As we head into August, many children, parents and teachers across the U.S. are preparing to begin a new school year. Some may have already started classes. This month, we want to hear from students themselves about what they need to have a successful school year. Your tips could help set the next student up for success.

If you are an elementary, middle or high school student, share your advice with us via the form below, and you could be featured in the Up First newsletter on Aug. 18. You can also share a photo and upload your answers as a voice memo. Please submit responses by Aug. 11.

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