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Send a Mom to Congress Contest

51 moms will win a trip to D.C. with Mom Congress to help fight for better schools

By The Editors of Parenting, Parenting.com
 

We're sorry, this contest is over.  Thank you for entering!

Wanted: 51 Amazing Moms

Join Parenting as we convene the first annual Mom Congress on Education and Learning at Georgetown University in Washington, DC this May!

If you or a mom you know has made a real difference in the fight for better schools, Parenting wants to hear about it!  We'll be selecting one outstanding mom advocate from every state to attend a 2-day conference at Georgetown University on May 2-4, 2010. 

Our Grand Prize

51 lucky winners (one from each state and one from Washington, D.C.) will receive roundtrip airfare to Washington D.C., a two-night hotel stay, and the opportunity to connect with other moms across the country to share success stories, challenges and concerns as we work together towards improving our nation's school system. 

Guidelines

Write a 300-word essay telling us about you or a mom you know who has made a real difference in the fight for better schools.  Please include a photo and the following information:

Name of nominee: 
Nominee's e-mail address:
Nominee's phone number:
Nominee's full address (Street, City, Zip):
Age(s) of nominee's child(ren):

Your full name (if nominating someone other than yourself):
Your e-mail address: 
Your phone number:
Your full address (Street, City, Zip):

Name of a reference who is an education professional (a teacher, an educator or school administrator):
Reference's e-mail address:
Reference's phone number:

Send the essay, photo and all of the above information in an e-mail to scrapbook@parenting.com.  The deadline for applications is March 15, 2010.

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