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The Next Draft – Volunteer Judge Sign-Up Form

A Student Writing Contest on the 250th Anniversary of the United States

 

As communities across America mark the country’s 250th anniversary, NCTE and the National Humanities Alliance, with support from The Teagle Foundation, invite students to participate in a writing contest celebrating language and literature’s role in shaping our understanding of the past and future of the United States.

Volunteer to become a judge using the form below. Email ncteawards@ncte.org for questions.

 

  • All entries will come from students in grades 9-12. What grade level(s) do you currently teach?
  • Contest judging for both takes place in March and April each year.
  • This year, NCTE would like to express its gratitude to reviewers by highlighting their service in the winter of 2026. We plan to shout out each reviewer on our website with their first name, last name, and state/territory. To opt out or modify what is shared, please select one of the options below.