A young student from Long Island has taken top honors in a national podcast competition for middle schoolers, sharing her personal experience navigating dyslexia. Her winning entry offers an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of learning differently, blending storytelling with insight into accessibility in education. The project stands out as a compelling example of how young voices can bring awareness to often-overlooked struggles. Listeners and educators alike may find her approach both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.
