Contests

Contests for Students:


 * The Center for the book in the Library of Congress, n partnership with Target, extend an invitation for your students to compete in Letters about literature, a National Reading and Writing Promotional Program for grades 4-12. To enter, students read a book and write a personal letter to the author, living or dead, from any genre explaining how that author's work changed their way of thinking about the world or themselves. Winners are announced in March. Registration begins in Sept. http://www.loc.gov/cfbook/letters.html
 * Nebraska Educational Technology Association has many contests for students and teachers. Take a look at http://www.netasite.org/awards/index.html
 * Portraits of Learning Contest: Digital photo contest sponsored by Digital Kids Club. Students enter a competition by taking a photo that captures a unique vision of the world. Photos can be sent in "as is" or enhanced. A short 50-word description is required for each entry. http://www.techlearning.com/portraits