Students can express their feelings about a favorite work of literature and win cash prizes in the Letters About Literature (LAL) essay contest. LAL is a reading and writing contest for students in grades 4-12, who are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to the author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. [...]
Student filmmakers in grades K-12 are invited to submit short films for the White House Student Film Festival. The theme is “The Impact of Giving Back,” and students may tell a story about paying it forward, community service and what it looks like to make a difference. Films may be no more than three minutes in length and must be [...]
The annual Secretary of State Essay and Slogan Contest, now in its 26th year, offers an opportunity for students to become engaged in the democratic process and demonstrate a commitment to active citizenship, as well as to earn recognition and valuable prizes. The essay contest is open to students in grades 9-12, and the slogan contest is for students in [...]
Music teachers, school administrators and board members are invited to participate in the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation’s 2015 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program and complete a survey either for their district or school. The BCME program recognizes community efforts to provide high-quality music education for all students. The surveys - one for districts and one for [...]
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has adopted the theme, “Kentucky Agriculture: Growing the Next Generation of Farmers,” for its 2015 Poster and Essay Contest. The contest is open to students in grades K-12. Students may submit either a poster, an essay or a digital image based on the contest theme. “Kentucky’s young people are our future farmers, consumers, and citizens,” [...]
The National Council for History Education (NCHE) is accepting applications for the 2015 Paul Gagnon Prize, which will be presented to either a K-12 history teacher who exhibits exceptional historical scholarship or an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the promotion of history education. The prize, named for the NCHE’s first executive director, seeks to encourage [...]
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is accepting nominations through Dec. 31 for the 2015 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year Award, which will award $20,000 to an exemplary teacher engaging families in education. Educators working with families through schools, libraries and other community-based organizations are eligible for the award. The winner’s school or program will receive the $20,000 [...]
Teachers will be guests of honor at a number of museums in downtown Louisville on Nov. 8 during Museum Row on Main’s teacher appreciation. All professional educators will receive free admission for themselves and a guest to these locations: Frazier History Museum, Kentucky Science Center, Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Evan [...]
Kentucky elementary and middle schools are invited to participate in the 5th Arts Olympiad this year and the 5th World Children’s Festival on the National Mall next July 2-4. The Arts Olympiad, the world’s largest and most prestigious art program, introduces students ages 8 to 12 to the Artist-Athlete Ideal of the creative mind and healthy body. The lesson plan [...]
The Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning (CSTL) and Dow Chemical Co. present the Dow STEMtheGap Teacher Challenge, which offers the top 50 winners the opportunity to win a $1,000 educational grant for their classrooms. Teachers are invited to submit their ideas on how to improve STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. Entries will be judged by an independent [...]
