Teachers around the world believe the contest has had a positive and lasting impact on their students and families. Read about some teachers at all grade levels who are implementing the contest:
		Elementary School Teacher Kathy Elder         — Winchester, Tennessee Middle School Teacher Mary Rozelle         — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania High School Teacher Diane Tucker         — Carlsbad, California Psychology Professor Maurice Elias         — Rutgers University, New Jersey

		The Teacher's Guide was written by a teacher who has made the essay contest a part of her high school English classes since 1987. Download and print out the entire Teacher's Guide here (31 pages, 682K) or view individual sections of the Guide:
		About the contest Teacher-friendly lesson plans Pre-writing student questionnaire – students love this     activity! Peer editing guide for students Useful teaching tips for announcing the contest Suggestions for motivating students to write Ideas on how to help students pick their topic Visit Contest Resources for more information

If you would like to contact a teacher who participates in the contest at the elementary, middle, high school, or college level send your e-mail to: teacher@lawsoflife.org.

 
The Laws of Life Essay Contest is endorsed by the National School Boards Association and is on the
National Association of Secondary School Principals’ National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities.