When you walk into a school, what do you see?
The truth is, it depends on what school you’re walking into. In some schools, you may see peeling paint or a broken window. In others, you may see a well-maintained classroom flooded with natural light. In some schools, you’ll see broken water fountains; in others, bright mosaics and murals.In nearly every school, you’ll see things that make you proud and things you want to change.
Now, we’re asking you to help us show Congress – and the world – what our school buildings really look like.
HSC is pleased to launch the Through Your Lens photo and essay contest today with our partners at Critical Exposure and the 21st Century School Fund. From Aug 18 - Sept 14, you can submit photos and stories to highlight what’s great and what’s troubling about your school building.Your photos and stories will help inform a national debate as Congress considers legislation for school building repair, modernization and construction.
Photos and stories will be shown at a special exhibition in Washington, DC (currently planned in the US Capitol Building) and many more entries will be published in a Through Your Lens book and in an online gallery. Five student winners will also receive a Vado pocket video camcorder from Creative Labs.
Please take a moment to show the world what you see at school every day.Learn more and enter today at www.ThroughYourLens.org.
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Extend the deadline! We don't start classes until the 14th. I know my students would love this opportunity, but the time frame does not permit them to participate!
Posted by: Ann | August 19, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Ann... I want to extend the deadline but we can't! We're working with senators to coordinate viewing the winning photos in the US Capitol when they are debating the bill. But if you really would like to still participate, I'll email you seperately.
Posted by: Mark | August 19, 2009 at 12:18 PM