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The Contests for the 2nd (25 questions), and the 3rd and 4th grades (35 questions) will be multiple choice questions appropriate to that grade level. Each of the other Contests consists of 50 multiple choice questions based on the following topics: spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, analogies, and grammar. We believe our approach to these topics will provide a meaningful as well as enjoyable learning experience for your students.

The National Latin Exam (NLE) is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world.The NLE is not meant to be a competition but rather an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom. Depending upon their score, students may earn certificates, medals, and may even qualify for scholarships.

The National Spanish Examinations are used to measure performance (interpretive communication) and achievement of English-speaking students who are studying Spanish as a second language.

Launched in the late 1960s, the ACTR Olympiada of Spoken Russian is the oldest of ACTR’s secondary school activities. Drawing on the long-established practice of oral exams and competitions within the Russian educational system, the Olympiada has provided successive generations of American high school and middle school students of Russian with a forum in which to demonstrate their achievement in Russian language study, while conversing with native speakers of Russian and meeting with students of Russian from schools other than their own.  State/Regional Olympiada competitions take place throughout the United States from February through May. Participants may earn gold, silver, or bronze medals in recognition of their proficiency in Russian conversation, poetry recitation, and Russian civilization at various levels of study. In addition, every third or fourth year outstanding contestants at regional ACTR Olympiada contests have the opportunity to participate in an...

We believe that the pursuit of academic excellence in secondary schools should be given the same attention as the pursuit of excellence in sports and other extracurricular activities, and we have found that many students do exemplary work in history. The Concord Review  is the only quarterly journal in the world to publish the academic research papers of secondary students. We encourage you to  submit  your history paper for consideration by  TCR . Submit history papers also to TCR's  National Writing Board  to be assessed against an independent academic expository writing standard endorsed by Harvard, Michigan, Princeton, Stanford, Virginia, Yale, and 33 other selective colleges and universities. The Emerson Prize is awarded annually to students published in The Concord Review during the previous academic year who have shown outstanding promise in history at the high school level. Since 1995, 177 students have won an Emerson Prize....

Participating schools may submit a total of three entries (one entry per student) in any combination of the following categories: art, film, poetry, or prose. Description as of the 22nd Annual Contest in 2021: Students will be eligible to win a first prize award of $400 in each category. Educators and schools will also be eligible to win a first prize of $200 each. First-place student winners in the United States, their parent/guardian, and teacher will be invited to participate in an expense-paid study trip June 20–24, 2021, to visit the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, the Museum of Tolerance, the Japanese American National Museum, and other sites in Los Angeles, well as to meet with members of The 1939 Society, a community of Holocaust survivors, descendants, and friends. Funding permitting, this invitation will also be extended to first-place students living outside of the United States. In addition, first-place student entries will be posted on Chapman...

National History Day ® (NHD) is a non-profit education organization based in College Park, Maryland. NHD offers year-long academic programs that engage over half a million middle- and high-school students around the world annually in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Since 1974, NHD has continuously improved history education by providing professional development opportunities and curriculum materials for educators. The largest NHD program is the National History Day Contest that encourages  more than half a million  students around the world to conduct historical research on a topic of their choice. Students enter these projects at the local and affiliate levels, with top students advancing to the  National Contest  at the University of Maryland at College Park. Each year more than half a million students participate in the National History Day Contest. Students choose a historical topic related to the annual theme,...

The Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians. The awards may be given annually to a student in either the junior category (grades 6-8) or senior category (grades 9-12) for an appropriately prepared genealogy. Up to two honorable mentions (runners-up) may also be named in each category. The awards are announced and presented at the annual NGS Banquet at the annual NGS Family History Conference. If the winners are not present, award presentations may be made at another agreed-upon time. Senior High school students in grades 9–12 at the time of submission. The award winner receives a $500 cash prize, a plaque, and a one-year NGS membership (non-print). Presentation details of the winning submission may...

The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students and recent graduates interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education, policy, and administration. Program participants have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department’s mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED offers internships in the fall/winter, spring, and summer. The length of time that an intern is with the Department is based on the internship program that they are participating in and/or circumstances. Please read the programs information below. The Department works to tailor each intern’s experience to the interests and skills of the student against the needs of the Department Program Offices. ED offers internship opportunities in the following areas: Human Resources Management; Education Policies; Data Analytics;...

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching a historical topic that interests you. If you would like to volunteer at the National Archives, but don't have a location in your local area, then the  Citizen Archivist  program might be for you! Through this program you can take on missions such as document transcription and tagging in order to improve digital access to historical records at the National Archives. For more information visit the  Citizen Archivist page. All of the internships...

FPSPI is a dynamic international program involving thousands of students annually from around the world. Developed in 1974 by creativity pioneer Dr. E. Paul Torrance, Future Problem Solving (FPS) provides competitive and non-competitive components for today’s curriculum via a six-step model which teaches critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making. To develop the ability of young people globally to design and achieve positive futures through problem solving using critical and creative thinking.   All participants are welcome to participate in Future Problem Solving Program International. FPSPI does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other trait.  

As the largest not-for-profit exclusively for young people and social change, DoSomething’s millions of members represent every US area code and 131 countries. Using our digital platform, DoSomething members join our volunteer, social change, and civic action campaigns to make real-world impact on causes they care about. Sorry in advance for the #humblebrag, but here are just a few of our greatest campaigns. A DoSomething member is any young person who signs up for one of our volunteer, social change, or civic action campaigns. We've got *millions* of members making change in every US area code and 131 countries.  Visit DoSomething's website:  https://www.dosomething.org/us/about

Hone your skills and learn how to fight for all animals by becoming an intern at the Humane Society of the United States. Browse our current list of internship opportunities and if you don’t see the right opportunity for you, be sure to check back periodically for new listings. There are more than 60 unique ways to volunteer with the Humane Society of the United States—from helping out at our care centers and serving with our rescue and response teams to organizing events and grassroots outreach in your community and more. We have opportunities all around the country, so you don't even have to leave your home to have an impact. Together with millions of supporters, the Humane Society of the United States takes on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries. We rescue and care for thousands of animals every year through our rescue and response team...

The Saltz Internship Program is an education and employment program for high school students 14yrs old and up. Interns facilitate science conversations using artifacts, specimens, models, and scientific tools on mobile stations throughout the museum and at dioramas and displays in museum halls with museum visitors.  As an intern you can explore scientific and cultural content, improve communication skills, gain experience having science conversations, develop relationships with museum staff and other interns from across the city, while engaging with museum visitors from around the world! As a participant in the program you will also participate in college and career readiness workshops, and gain exposure to a variety of STEM careers.  Become a Member » Reserve Tickets »         Saltz Internship Program Part of  Internships for Teens MORE IN...

Adventures in Nature is moving online, and we invite you to join us to explore exciting Museum topics— from dinosaurs to dire wolves, and alligator lizards to the creatures off our coast! Enroll your children in interactive virtual classes and they will learn about fascinating subjects that spark children's natural curiosity and creativity. Registration now open, see links below.  We are excited to offer 4 sessions from July 6-30th. Each week, we will focus on a different theme:  July 6–9  |  Dinosaurs! Dino Discoveries- Join us to imagine life for these giants of the past!  (Registration Closes June 24) July 12–16  |  Wild L.A. City Safari- Explore the wildlife that calls Los Angeles “home”!  (Registration Closes June 24) July 19–23  |  La Brea Tar Pits: Treasures of the Tar Pits- Explore the Ice Age by learning about fossils found at La Brea Tar Pits!  (Registration...

Pre-teens and teens ages 12 to 17 work alongside Museum staff throughout the summer, sharing programs and exhibits with visitors. This is a great opportunity to serve your community while making friends who also love the Museum! All Junior Volunteers are trained and supervised. However, all Junior Volunteers must be able to work independently because supervisors cannot be present at all times. A variety of positions are available, including Discovery Cart attendant Discovery Zone  assistant Camp teacher’s assistant Exhibit docent Collections assistant The JV Program runs on an annual calendar beginning in January when applicants may apply for the coming summer. Please contact Florida Museum Volunteer Coordinator Amy Hester, 352-273-2055 or email  volunteers@flmnh.ufl.edu .

Earthwatch expeditions pair researchers with volunteers to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Explore our current expeditions to discover how you can make a difference. Anyone can join an expedition—no experience necessary!  All training will be provided upon your arrival.  We offer both adult expeditions and teen expeditions for 15- to 17-year-olds. Teens are also welcome on most of our adult expeditions if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Volunteers join us from all over the world. We highly recommend that you visit our  website , find an expedition you are interested in and read the expedition details and briefing (you’ll find a link to the briefing at the top of the expedition page). When you are ready to book, you can either book online or give us a call at 1-800-776-0188.

  By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network of scholars and worldwide contacts. The AIA is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The Institute seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. For more than a century, the AIA has been dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication, and to the protection of the world’s archaeological resources and cultural heritage. AIA Tours offers in-depth land trips that range from comfortable to ultra-luxurious and cruises aboard outstanding small ships that can dock and anchor at historic ports and towns that larger ships simply cannot visit. Download  our 2021/22 AIA LAND Tours Schedule, contact us if you would like to receive a copy via email or postal mail. Call 800-748-6262 or email ...

Each summer, the American Anthropological Association offers two internship opportunities funded by member donations. Internships are six weeks in length and usually extend from early July through mid-August. Internships are unpaid, however they are provided housing and a meal/travel stipend. Interns will spend approximately 40 percent of their time working onsite at the AAA offices in Arlington, VA, and the other 60 percent of their time working on-site at one of two locations: The Naval History & Heritage Command and The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Learn about the incredible students who have been AAA interns in the past in our  AAA Summer Internship Hall of Fame . Questions about the AAA Summer Internship can be sent to Katie Patschke, Executive Assistant,  kpatschke@americananthro.org .  Internships are six weeks in length from June through August 2021. Internships are unpaid however; interns will be...

Harvard Model Congress is the largest congressional simulation conference in the world run entirely by undergraduates at Harvard College. Founded in 1986, our nonprofit organization is dedicated to teaching and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow . With 37 committees and a 9:1 delegate to staffer ratio , we are able to support students throughout the conference as they tackle a diverse array of complex issues and engage in debates, caucuses, trials, press conferences, testimonies, and crises. As HMC enters its 37th year, we are confident that it continues to be the nation’s premier conference as one of the most dynamic model congress simulations available to high school students. Learn more about our mission and history here . By engaging in open debates, caucuses, trials, press conferences, testimonies, and crises, students are able to better appreciate the purpose and role of the political process. A committed staff of Harvard students strives to facilitate a...

The national mock trial championship was initiated in 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa, with teams from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin participating. After the success of the tournament in Iowa, more states became interested in participating and the tournament became billed as an "All-State" Tournament. The competition then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska (1985) and involved 10 states. The tournament is hosted annually by different states to ensure that the cost of running the tournament doesn't fall disproportionately on any particular state. The competition generally includes a total of 46 teams, including Guam, South Korea, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and State Champion teams from across the country. The National High School Mock Trial Championship traditionally has been held over Mother´s Day weekend each year for over two decades. The schedule devised for the tournament was created and is currently in use in an effort to:...

The SIFMA Foundation is dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of the financial markets for individuals of all backgrounds. Drawing on the support and expertise of the financial industry, the SIFMA Foundation provides financial education programs and tools that strengthen economic opportunity across communities and increase individuals’ awareness of and access to the benefits of the global marketplace. Among its leading efforts, the SIFMA Foundation: Supports 4th through 12th grade teachers across the country with best-in-class educational programs that make student learning real-world and fun; Partners with key leaders and organizations in the field to promote best practices and thought leadership; and Provides the essential tools to help individuals increase their understanding of personal finance and make sound decisions that underpin lifelong success. The SIFMA Foundation's acclaimed The Stock Market Game™ program is an online...

The National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC)   is a nationwide competition  that provides high school students the opportunity to build and demonstrate their knowledge of money management. Teams showcase their expertise in the concepts of earning income, buying goods and services, saving, using credit, investing, and protecting.  This fun and motivating team experience  begins with competitions at the state level. The winning team from each state moves on to the National Semi-Finals from which the top-scoring teams advance to compete for the National Title. For spring 2021, Semi-Finals and Finals competitions will be held entirely online.        

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge. UNA-USA is dedicated to empowering young Americans with tools and experiences that prepare them to be the next generation of global leaders. Our local chapters encourage students in their communities to participate in Model UN programming. Today, UNA-USA, in partnership with local chapters, operates Model UN Conferences in Boston, Washington, D.C., Houston, Tampa, New York City and other communities.  Contact your local UNA-USA Chapter  to determine their level of involvement in Model UN. Our virtual Week of Action, sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive, equips you, our UNA-USA members, with...