Hey, D.C. students! Want to make money by writing? Of course you do. Journalism forever!
But also, D.C. Public Schools and charter school students can win $1,000 in a new city-sponsored essay contest. Brought to you by the D.C. Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative in partnership with the city’s public libraries, the theme is, “As a citizen of D.C., what does democracy mean to me?”
All District public school students in grades 5 through 12 are eligible, with a winner picked in each grade level. That’s $8,000 up for grabs. Exciting! Even the mayor thinks so:
“This is a great opportunity for students to express themselves, engage with what it means to be a citizen in our democracy, and call attention to our own quest for democracy in the District,” said Mayor Vincent Gray, who has mentioned that pesky issue of D.C. statehood a couple times.
Details time: The contest started Wednesday. Each winner’s school will be “rewarded with professional development opportunities for teachers.” Information to enter at the collaborative’s website.
Aaaand go.
