Students Speak Out The Las Vegas-Review Journal Editorial Essay Program for High School Students September/October Topic: "Should teachers be judged by their student test scores?" Deadline: 5 p.m., Oct. 1, 2010

Download the Essay Contest flyer (pdf)

Students are to compose a well-written editorial commentary on a topic. Topics are to be posted Sept. 1, Dec. 1, Feb 1, and April 1 of the school year, 2010-11.

Official Guidelines for Students Speak Out editorial essay contest:

• 750-900 word essay in editorial format. Essays should be mostly persuasive and not explanatory.
• Essay must be typed, double-spaced, minimum 12-point font and must include student's name, school, grade level, and teacher's name at the top of the first page.
• Teachers should use their discretion in submitting essays.
• No inappropriate language or comments please.
• Winning student will receive $200 cash and his/her teacher will receive recognition when the essay is published. Winners will be required to fill out a W-9 form and a parent-guardian release.

Final drafts should be submitted to:
    Karlye Mull /Curriculum and Professional Development Center
    3950 South Pecos-McLeod Suite 2-B
    Las Vegas, NV 89121

(Be sure to leave time for school mail transit.)

The editorial staff of the Review-Journal will choose the best essay for publication in a Sunday editorial section.

2009-10 ESSAY WINNERS
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January

If you have further questions about this program, please call (702) 383-4655.