Follett To Award $200,000 in 21st Century Learning Challenge

Follett has formally launched its 2013–2014 Follett Challenge, a competition that awards prizes to schools for "the best and most effective approaches to 21st century learning."

The contest calls on educators to create a three- to five-minute video describing their 21st century program, with an emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration between students and teachers, communication, and creativity.

Major awards will be given in four categories: elementary school, middle school, high school, and other (for magnet schools, parochial schools, and schools that span primary and secondary). Three semifinalists will receive $30,000 in products and services from Follett. The overall winner will receive $60,000 in products and services from Follett, plus a celebration at the school.

In addition, the 10 schools receiving the most online votes will receive $5,000 in prizes.

Entries will be accepted beginning Nov. 1 and will close Feb. 28, 2014. Winners will be notified in April and May. Additional details can be found on follettchallenge.com.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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