Contest: YouTube Video on Why Homeschool is Cool

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YouTube video contest: "'Why Homeschool is Cool'
Posted by: "uuterri" willinghamster@gmail.com uuterri
Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:27 pm (PST)
I don't know if Laurel Springs School actually *is* the leader in
"personalized distance education," but their contest looks
interesting, and the prizes aren't bad either.

Terri

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Laurel Springs School, the leader in personalized distance learning
education for K-12, sponsors first video contest on YouTube for
homeschoolers.

Ojai, CA (PRWEB) October 17, 2007 -- Laurel Springs School, the leader
in personalized distance learning education for K-12 students,
sponsors the first YouTube video contest for homeschoolers. Laurel
Springs School asks homeschool students aged 5-18 to answer the
question, "What's Cool about HomeSchool?" through creative and
entertaining videos. This YouTube contest gives homeschoolers
everywhere the opportunity to tell their unique story and show people
why homeschooling is a creative, exciting, and realistic alternative
to traditional education.

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We expect to see some amazing videos that capture the brilliance of
homeschoolers and dispel some of the myths around homeschooling.
"'Why Homeschool is Cool' is an open door for a dialogue between an
extremely diverse population of international homeschoolers. At Laurel
Springs School our focus has always been on the unique talents and
interests of each of our students," said Marilyn Mosley Gordanier,
president and founder of Laurel Springs School. "We expect to see some
amazing videos that capture the brilliance of homeschoolers and dispel
some of the myths around homeschooling. "

About the Laurel Springs "Why Homeschool is Cool" YouTube video contest:

* Homeschoolers may submit their 60-second videos on YouTube now
through December 3, 2007.
* YouTube viewers will rate the videos and the favorites will rise
to the top in the ratings.
* The entry with the most votes on December 3, 2007 at 11:59 pm
Pacific Time will be named the official winner of the contest.
* Laurel Springs School will reward the top rated video with a
grand prize of $1000. The grand prize is open to all qualified
entrants aged 5-18.
* There will be a first prize of $250 and a second prize of $100
for each of three age groups categories: Ages 5-9, 10-13, 14-18.
* The contest is open to any K-12 homeschooled student living in
any country.
* All video entries must be in English (no sub-titles).

Visit the Video Contest page (laurelsprings. com/videocontest ) for more
information and Official Rules.

About Laurel Springs School

Laurel Springs School, an accredited private school, delivers
personalized K-12 distance-learning programs with a commitment to
academic and creative excellence. Established in 1991, Laurel Springs
School is the leader in distance learning education for kindergarten
through high school. Each Laurel Springs student receives
personalized, one-to-one instruction. With a student population of
more than 5,000 - comprised of students from all fifty states and
twenty-five countries - Laurel Springs makes use of web-based
communication tools, a standards-based curriculum, and personalized
instruction to offer students a top-notch home education experience,
no matter where they live.