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Students' writing was collected in an anthology book, and first place winners in grades 11 and 12 received an additional award, of a $2,000 scholarship.
Jessica Hennen, director of creative writing at SMSU, said university creative writing students and English department faculty helped read and judge all the entries.
"That's the point," she said of the contest.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
An Appetite For Teaching: Area Educators Recognized At Chamber of Commerce Brunch 
Hollins said that this event was in line with one of the department's main missions: to elevate Virginia educators through the Elevate Virginia Educators initiative.The chamber presented 27 awards in...more
Hollins said that this event was in line with one of the department's main missions: to elevate Virginia educators through the Elevate Virginia Educators initiative.The chamber presented 27 awards in...more
California Students Have Fallen Behind, These Two Solutions Can Help 
California must consider how to increase interest in teaching and lower the cost of and barriers to entering the profession.AB-1128, a bill under consideration in the legislature, proposes a...more
California must consider how to increase interest in teaching and lower the cost of and barriers to entering the profession.AB-1128, a bill under consideration in the legislature, proposes a...more
Showfloor News: Breaking Down Language Barriers 
Encore Data Products is set to showcase its latest educational technology at the ISTE 2025 conference.The ISTE conference is known for bringing together educators and tech leaders to discuss the...more
Encore Data Products is set to showcase its latest educational technology at the ISTE 2025 conference.The ISTE conference is known for bringing together educators and tech leaders to discuss the...more
Hamilton Co. Schools Announces New Leadership For 2025-26 School Year 
Schools announces new leadership for 2025-26 school year.Dr. Lee Ziegler was announced as the new community superintendent of the North River Learning Community on June 23, 2025.Elaine Harper was...more
Schools announces new leadership for 2025-26 school year.Dr. Lee Ziegler was announced as the new community superintendent of the North River Learning Community on June 23, 2025.Elaine Harper was...more
Does Generative Ai Actually Enhance Creativity in the Workplace? 
New research from MIT Sloan finds generative AI boosts employee creativity.But only for those who actively reflect on and adapt how they use it."To fully unlock their creative potential, employees...more
New research from MIT Sloan finds generative AI boosts employee creativity.But only for those who actively reflect on and adapt how they use it."To fully unlock their creative potential, employees...more
Community School of the Arts in Fort Smith Approved For Learns Money 
Community School of the Arts has been approved by the state as a service provider for families who receive the Education Freedom Account funds.Families who homeschool their children or have children...more
Community School of the Arts has been approved by the state as a service provider for families who receive the Education Freedom Account funds.Families who homeschool their children or have children...more
State Grant Brings Local History to Life 
The historical society's grant of $25,000 will fund the "Echoes of Sanilac" project.A portable display using retractable banners will be created for use in schools, libraries, and public venues.A new...more
The historical society's grant of $25,000 will fund the "Echoes of Sanilac" project.A portable display using retractable banners will be created for use in schools, libraries, and public venues.A new...more
Lancaster Expert Warns Against Dangerous Social Media Challenge Risking Brain Injury 
Lancaster expert warns against dangerous social media challenge risking brain injury.Lancaster University expert warns of high risk of acute brain trauma, catastrophic neck and spine injury, and the...more
Lancaster expert warns against dangerous social media challenge risking brain injury.Lancaster University expert warns of high risk of acute brain trauma, catastrophic neck and spine injury, and the...more
Northeast Wi Theater Collaborative Forms, Creates Youth Theater Education Program 
Green Bay's Studio 12 and the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center have formed the Northeast Wisconsin Theater Collaborative.NEWT will put on a production of Hadestown: Teen Edition at the Ashwubenon...more
Green Bay's Studio 12 and the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center have formed the Northeast Wisconsin Theater Collaborative.NEWT will put on a production of Hadestown: Teen Edition at the Ashwubenon...more
Nwa Women in Business: Emily English 
English has spent her career working at the intersection of farming and public health.Before joining the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group as a senior program officer, she was director of the...more
English has spent her career working at the intersection of farming and public health.Before joining the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group as a senior program officer, she was director of the...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
