WHY TEACH! Contest
WHY DO WE TEACH?
The purpose of the Why Teach Contest is to create a motivational book that serves as a powerful daily spark for educators — a reminder of purpose, resilience, and impact. Your words could be the encouragement someone needs before the first bell rings.
Guidelines
Contest Overview
Participants are invited to submit a 100-word essay on ONE of the following topics:
1) An Inspiring Teaching Experience – Share a meaningful classroom moment that reminded you why teaching matters.
2) Words of Wisdom for Educators – Offer encouragement, perspective, or timeless advice for fellow teachers.
3) Reflective Questions & Points to Ponder – Provide thoughtful questions or insights that help educators prepare mentally and emotionally for the day ahead.
Submissions should be motivating, inspiring, thought-provoking, and encouraging for both new and experienced teachers.
Selected submissions will be included in a motivational book for teachers published by the CSCA.
Submission Guidelines
· Length: No more than 100 words.
· Original Work: Submissions must be your own original writing.
· Tone: Positive, uplifting, and reflective.
· Format: Google form, link below.
· Entries Per Person: One submission per participant.
· Editing: The publishing company reserves the right to make minor grammatical or formatting edits while maintaining the integrity of the author's voice.
Submissions that do not follow the 100-word requirement may not be considered.
Timeline
· Contest Opens: 3/1/26
· Submission Deadline: 6/1/26
· Notification of Selected Writers: 7/1/26
· Projected Publication Date: 8/1/26
Selected contributors will be notified via email.