The Teacher Connections Writing Contest — co-sponsored with Helium’s non-profit partner Teachers Without Borders – brings together passionate educators throughout the world to share their knowledge and help students everywhere.

  •  What?  The theme focuses on building connections among teachers and across geography. Writers will compete on 30 titles about teaching techniques and international issues and support for teachers.

 

  • When? The contest starts noon EST on November 18th. There will be a 3 week writing window: Nov. 18-Dec. 9. Then one more week of ratings, and winners will be announced on Dec. 16. Payments must be requested by month’s end, and deposits will be accessible in your PayPal account (set up upon registration at Helium.com) by Jan. 10.

 

  • Who? Any writer passionate about education, and who can write high quality articles that meet Helium’s Writing Standards, may participate. Professional educators can apply for recognition badges that position them for extra article-earning opportunities at Helium: teachers, university professors, adjunct professors, college instructors, school administrators and school counselors. Homeschoolers, who have a letter of approval from state officials or a private school, can also get recognition badges as educators. Send verification information and your Helium About Me page URL to experts@helium.com.

 

  • How? If you are new to Helium.com, register on the site and set up your writer profile page (called your About Me page). Be sure to showcase your professional background and areas of writing expertise for publishers when you create your bio. Add your photo to complete. We’ve found that writers with complete and professional bio pages get selected by publishers 75% more often. Then just go to the contest page on noon EST on Nov. 18 to see the titles and to start submitting.

 

  • Why? Help teachers the world over and support the work of Teachers Without Borders. You can further support Teachers Without Borders by donating ad revenues on your Helium articles to their cause. Just click the “donate” button and choose Teachers Without Borders’ non-profit listing on the drop down menu, when you submit each article. You can also share in the $400 cash prizes, if you place well in the contest.

 

Share the Teacher Connections Writing Contest with educators you know, and let them know of other opportunities for educators at Helium.com.

 

If you’re new to Helium, need help or more information, my inbox is always open: bwhitlock@helium.com.