Lilli Timpe, Mercedes Drummond and Noah Whitlow were top winners in the annual contest for the best-written essays turned in to Composition I or II classes during the 2024 spring and fall semesters.

The most challenging part of college applications is typically writing essays.

Whether you’re teaching social-emotional learning or just want to spark meaningful reflection, these kindness-themed writing prompts encourage kids (and adults!) to think about empathy, gratitude, and ...