What kind of impact will the new President of the U.S. have on the education of our nation’s youth? The Harvard Education Review is seeking essays from K-12 students on the theme of “What will Barack Obama’s presidency mean for my education?”
Students are invited to submit essays, as well as poetry, artwork and writing combined with illustrations (for younger students) for a special issue of the Harvard Educational Review “that will address the significance of this election.”
Some entries will be selected to be sent to President Obama. Others will be included in the HER. The deadline for entries is February 20, 2009.
Teachers and other educators are also invited to submit their own essays, addressing the question: “What will Barack Obama’s presidency mean for education?” Essays should be between 1,000 and 5,000 words. The deadline for entries is February 6, 2009.
Find out more about both opportunities.
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