An Introduction
The Education Policython is a nonpartisan online competition from Dec 12 to Dec 13 for students to write proposals for policy-based solutions to today's most pressing challenges within our education system. Over the course of the policython, teams of one to four members will hear from partners, receive guidance from leading academics whilst writing proposals, and submit their policy memos to policymakers. Specifically, groups will explore ideas on improving their local schools and the latest research on how didactic activities may be altered to reinforce their learning.
In the spirit of collaboration, applications are open to anyone, all hosted and submitted content, including memos and feedback, will be published online, and continued partnerships are highly encouraged.
The Policy Initiatives Institute is working hard to make this an amazing and impactful event.
In the spirit of collaboration, applications are open to anyone, all hosted and submitted content, including memos and feedback, will be published online, and continued partnerships are highly encouraged.
The Policy Initiatives Institute is working hard to make this an amazing and impactful event.
Participation Guidelines
Who Can Participate?
Anyone in high school, university, or even research with an interest in public policy and/or the process of policy development is welcome to participate! No prior policy-related experience is necessary. The event is open to students all around the world.
Is There a Cost?
In order to make the event accessible to all, there is no cost to participate!
What Do We Actually Do?
As part of the event, you'll be submitting a policy brief or letter to stakeholders, especially school officials. The brief should outline how to "Increase Student Voices during COVID-19" in local high schools through policies for improving at least one of the following tracks: Standardized Testing (and ESSA), Mental Health, Grading, Improving Online Teaching, Special Learning Needs, and Extracurriculars and Sports.
Anyone in high school, university, or even research with an interest in public policy and/or the process of policy development is welcome to participate! No prior policy-related experience is necessary. The event is open to students all around the world.
Is There a Cost?
In order to make the event accessible to all, there is no cost to participate!
What Do We Actually Do?
As part of the event, you'll be submitting a policy brief or letter to stakeholders, especially school officials. The brief should outline how to "Increase Student Voices during COVID-19" in local high schools through policies for improving at least one of the following tracks: Standardized Testing (and ESSA), Mental Health, Grading, Improving Online Teaching, Special Learning Needs, and Extracurriculars and Sports.
What are the Benefits?
Lessons from the world's best academics, organizations, and policymakers, connections with students from all over the world, and the feeling that you've helped do your part. If you submit, you'll also receive a certificate, merch (stickers and swag if in the US, gift cards if international), and access to our alumni community.
In fact, Activists, professors, and teachers from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Heritage Foundation will provide insights on today’s most pressing challenges in education in workshops and provide 1-on-1 advice during office hours. With workshops, mentor office hours, and judge feedback, you'll be engaging in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Winning teams will receive additional office hours, $1000 in Airtable credits, and a seed grant fund of up to $250 to continue their work with a partner. Tons of other prizes, from placement in the Harvard Art Museum to automatic entry into partner organization fellowships and a chat with admissions officers, are available.
In fact, Activists, professors, and teachers from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Heritage Foundation will provide insights on today’s most pressing challenges in education in workshops and provide 1-on-1 advice during office hours. With workshops, mentor office hours, and judge feedback, you'll be engaging in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Winning teams will receive additional office hours, $1000 in Airtable credits, and a seed grant fund of up to $250 to continue their work with a partner. Tons of other prizes, from placement in the Harvard Art Museum to automatic entry into partner organization fellowships and a chat with admissions officers, are available.
InteresteD?
To learn more, head to their website at policython.org, or feel free to shoot them an email at contact@policython.com. They're looking forward to hearing from you!
More information can be found at https://scholar.harvard.edu/policython/event/hs
Acceptances are sent on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible at http://bit.ly/hspolicythonapp
More information can be found at https://scholar.harvard.edu/policython/event/hs
Acceptances are sent on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible at http://bit.ly/hspolicythonapp
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