Two Great Opportunities

Online Professional Development

First, if you haven't registered for this month's professional development, it is not too late. The focus is integrating Montana history into U.S. history. We'll gather via Zoom on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. to share our best ideas and resources for Sign up for the session here. One OPI Renewal Unit will be available.  

Creative Writing Contest

The  Montana Memory Project is hosting a contest using its historical photos as prompts for creative writing projects. Using a photo from this image list, participants will write a short story (650 words or less) based on what you see.  Then submit it to the Montana Memory Project. Winners will be chosen from grades 3-6, grades 7-12, and adult. In addition to fabulous prizes, their stories will be published in Distinctly Montana. 

 Learn more about how to enter the contest on the Montana Memory Project home page (scroll down). Submission deadline is February 12, 2021, so get writing!