| Hello from London! My name is Mathilde Hervet, I’m a Seconde student at the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, and a guest curator for the FT Schools Digest. As I prepare for my general Baccalaureat, I’ve chosen to specialise in mathematics and physics over the next two years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading anything I can get my hands on and I indulge my love of art through painting, drawing and creating all sorts of crafts I discover online. Passionate about writing and journaling, I attended the FT Schools event at Parliament: “Universally Challenged? A Political and Media Literacy Quiz”. You can read my FT picks of the week below. Congratulations to Laura Barani at Taipei European School, winner of our 2025 FT Schools/Political Studies Association/Shout Out UK competition. Read her article here: Can social media help save democracy? 
© Getty Images/iStockphoto We are looking for paid remote-working part-time (12 hours/month) mentors for the FT, based in New York or California, to support our student advocate programme. They should be college/university students, ideally with some existing work experience. Details here. Apply by August 4. Join our summer news reading challenge this week. The best entrants will earn a certificate and access to an exclusive webinar. Details/registration here Young economist of the year is open for blogs of up to 1,000 words until June 29. Finalists will visit HM Treasury and 10 Downing Street. Details here The implications of international trade policies Our competition with the Royal Geographical Society closes on October 31. Details here
Not yet signed up to the FT Schools Digest? Existing FT subscribers can register here. Teachers, librarians and staff can register for free FT access for their schools here. The money-spinning surprises of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Have you ever heard of Mormon wives? I hadn’t until I read this article on the newest series of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Watch how the Tiktok influencers transform a traditional lifestyle into a scheme for fame and money. You really thought “#momtok” was innocent Curiosity, confidence, and communication — how to apply for jobs online
Are you a part of the nervous, nail-biting new generation preparing to apply for your first job online? Don’t fret! I found this article’s brilliant ideas extremely soothing and useful. In a world being slowly dominated by AI, we must learn to work with it and not run from it. Here’s how. It’s part of the FT’s navigating the digital world report for students. The vulnerable teen drawn into far-right extremism online
Have you ever made a shrine to Adolf Hitler in your bedroom? I couldn’t take my eyes off this report, the tragic story of a teenage girl radicalised online during the pandemic. In an age revolving around social media, it’s important to be aware of the dangers kids face online, from cyber bullying to being guided into far-right extremism. Sexism in sportswear: the fight over women’s skorts
Has history taught us nothing? Why are women still being dictated to by men on what to wear, even during professional sport games? This gripping story shows how embarrassing anti-feminism is in a modern, unconventional world. Fighting over a piece of clothing? How ridiculous. Gen-Z should be the generation to change this. One in five people do not expect to have as many children as they want
How many children are you planning to have in the future? This report is brilliant for students hoping to understand why people are less keen on having babies, and how to solve the problem. It encourages future leaders to avoid the economic challenges that cause worry for people wanting kids.
And lastly, an FT video I would highly recommend:
The long walk: towards gender equality in politics
“We may reach Mars before we reach equality.” Watch this short animation to grasp the importance of gender equality- and how we still have a long way to go. Which policy of US President Donald Trump’s administration triggered protests in Los Angeles last weekend? Explore all our visual journalism here. University places for science and engineering fail to keep pace with UK demand
Sector body warns that funding woes risk undermining government’s growth strategy Disrupted or displaced? How AI is shaking up jobs
New technology is starting to have a profound effect on work and employment We welcome teachers selecting FT articles and adding questions. Please send them to schools@ft.com or fill in this form | | | | Articles selected by our teacher advisers with suggested questions |
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Shout Out UK event at the Houses of Parliament with runners up in our competition. 
The FT’s Stephen Bush and runners up in our Schools politics competition | 
