Doodle 4 Google

One reason parents choose private or independent school education for their children is the emphasis on educating the whole child, with the arts playing a large role in the curriculum. After all, research shows that young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours, three days a week for a year are: 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools, and 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.

Google recognizes the importance of art in children’s lives with their Doodle 4 Google art competition where they invite K-12 students – of both public and private schools – to create a Google logo for display on the Google homepage. The theme for this year’s competition is, “If I Could Do Anything, I would…” The competition is divided into four age groups, and prizes include a $15,000 college scholarship. laptop computers, and a trip to New York. Technology Booster awards that consist of 20 netbook computers will also be awarded to sponsoring schools.

Judging the competition are experts from organizations such as Charles M. Schulz Creative ASsociates, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and more. Even Eric Carle, creator and illustrator of children’s books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is participating as a judge!

Schools must register for their students to be able to participate. Registration closes at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on March 17, 2010, and entries are due by March 31, 2010 no later then 11:59:59 P.M. Pacific Time (PT). The winning doodle will be featured on the Google.com homepage on May 27, 2010.

Learn more

Doodle 4 Google
http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

National Arts Education
http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/