National Events have gone virtual! All 2021 National Medalists are invited to attend creative online workshops while forming a community with their peers. Invitations to the virtual sessions were sent out via email. Register now so you don't miss out! newsroom.artandwriting.org/2021/05/26/cel…

Have you visited the virtual 2021 National Exhibition yet? 500+ artworks by Gold Medalists from nearly every state are on display. Produced during unparalleled times, the artworks capture an exceptional historical moment in the lives of American teens. artandwriting.org/2021

.Oprah Winfrey encourages today’s young poets to become tomorrow’s visionaries and introduces the National Student Poets during the 2021 National Ceremony. Watch Oprah's intro and hear "What the World Needs Now," a new, original poem by the Student Poets: youtu.be/d_6lVTDCQ5E

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL… Oprah congratulates one of Harris County’s Gold Medalist and one of five students selected from across the nation to be in the National Poet Program, Mr. Ethan Wang! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ETHAN!! Teaching & Learning Harris County Department of Education

Hot off the presses: the 2021 publications are here! View digital versions of the Yearbook, Best Teen Art, and Best Teen Writing to see award-winning works from the 2021 National Medalists. Hard copies will be mailed to this year's National Medalists! ow.ly/pHOO50FaRZ4

"Your authentic voices and visions will make a difference in this world." Kelly Clarkson kicked off the 2021 National Ceremony with these inspiring words and set the stage for an exciting virtual celebration honoring creative teens. Watch the Ceremony: youtu.be/2aRojr6mb7I

Our SAS Scholarships program provides scholarships to creative summer programs for students who excel in the Scholastic Awards. We partner w/30+ orgs to provide teens with enriching experiences. Learn more about these programs & the teens who attend them: ow.ly/cll250Fm2qu

Check out our digital publications featuring award-winning student work! You can view digital versions of our anthologies, chapbooks, and catalogs dating back to 2012, including a book on comic art with a forward by the legendary Stan Lee. flipsnack.com/artandwriting/

The 2021 National Exhibition is on display—virtually! View works that received National Medals in the 2021 Scholastic Awards—paintings, sculptures, videos, and more—and get a glimpse into the lives of our nation's teens during these unprecedented times. exhibitions.artandwriting.org/national-exhib…

Teachers… 10 years from now, students will remember your kindness more than your pedagogy. Principals… 10 years from now, teachers will remember your kindness more than your strategic plan.

@HCDE's Early Childhood Winter Conference is one of the premier annual events for early childhood educators across the world. Each year, this event brings together hundreds of early childhood educators to learn from national and local presenters. smore.com/tngrb

The 2021 National Exhibition is on display—virtually! View works that received National Medals in the 2021 Scholastic Awards—paintings, sculptures, videos, and more—and get a glimpse into the lives of our nation's teens during these unprecedented times. exhibitions.artandwriting.org/national-exhib…

Tomorrow is the last day to submit proposals for the 36th Annual RT Garcia Early Childhood Winter Conference.

Sooooo excited for Kechi and Carnegie Vanguard HS Houston ISD… this is an incredibly prestigious honor and we are very proud of you!!

Congrats to the Class of 2021 National Student Poets! Watch this short video from IMLS and Acting Director Cyndee Landrum to see their reactions when they learned they were selected for this year's program. #5poets #Classof2021

Calling Harris County educators! 📣 #HCDE has partnered with Education Foundation of Harris County to create Tools for Teachers, a program offering 2,000 teachers $100 worth of classroom supplies! ✏️📚 First-come, first-served! Register at hcde-texas.org/ToolsForTeache… starting Aug. 2.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) would like to extend an invitation to all early childhood experts to participate in a series of work sessions that will assist with the review & possible updates to the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines. TEA is convening educators from across the…

Sign up for Building Resilience Institute presents A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching & Learning on Sept. 22 and cultivate resilience in educators and students. Use partner code HARRIS COUNTY to save $25 on registration! Register below. corwin.com/traumainstitute

There is a teacher that both my sons had in high school. They both raved about her. When I asked my younger son what he liked about her… without hesitating, he said: “She cares so much! She cares so much about her job!” Never forget… the kids notice.

The 2022 Scholastic Awards are now open for entries! Students and educators can create their accounts and begin uploading original works of art and writing. Participating in the Awards is easy—visit our blog to find out the 3 easy steps to enter your work! ow.ly/wcBQ50G6zwt