For Teachers

How We Can Help

Writopia Lab is thrilled to serve as the Regional Affiliate for The Writing Awards in Greater Washington this year. We are available to:

  • answer questions about registration and submission,
  • make classroom visits to inform and inspire your students,
  • help students write quality pieces through our after-school workshops, special events, and private sessions, and
  • provide promotional materials such as posters and postcards.

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Why do students participate in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?

College Preparation: To develop the skills and vision needed for college admissions.

Scholarships and Cash Awards: To earn scholarships from a pool of over $3.5 million in tuition support, the largest source of funding for teens in the arts. Students can also earn cash awards ranging from $500 to $10,000 for outstanding submissions.

Publications: To be published in one of The Alliance’s publications for award-winning writers, including Best Teen Writing and Spark.

Summer Intensives: To earn scholarships to attend summer writing intensive programs. Students who demonstrate financial need will be given special assistance.

Professional Experience: To build credentials for résumés and applications to college and employers.

Recognition: To participate in the nation’s most prestigious recognition program for young writers, which identified the early promise of authors such as Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, and Joyce Carol Oates.

 

Next Steps

Visit the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers to see registration and submission guidelines. Encourage your students to submit!

The deadline for our region is January 7, 2011.

We will hold a Regional Award Ceremony this spring (date TBA) to recognize both outstanding DC-area writers and their teachers!

Thank you again for your daily commitment to young artists and writers. With your help, we look forward to recognizing our the DC area’s most creative teenagers through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!