September Newsletter

Dear Friends, MY HERO celebrates 25 years online this month. We are so grateful to all who participate and share stories, art, films and music of hope and inspiration on our website. Our deepest admiration goes to all the teachers and parents who are working to educate young people in these challenging times. We want you to know that MY HERO's team of media arts educators are here to support you as you work with students who are distance learning at home, or at school, through the COVID-19 crisis. We have curated media-rich lessons for all grade levels and in many subjects to assist teachers, parents and students as they navigate online learning at home and at school. We offer a variety of Media Contests, with prizes designed to reward the efforts of participants and provide a showcase for their excellent work. Please note that the deadline for several contests is October 1. Our global learning community is open to all. Please feel free to share this email with fellow educators and families. . Sincerely, The MY HERO Team Click on the banners below to explore MY HERO’s rich media resources.

MY HERO Teacher Resources

Explore our LESSON PLANS and TUTORIALS

Celebrate Heroes 365 Days a Year! Check out the MY HERO CALENDAR

MY HERO curates MONTHLY CLASSROOM RESOURCES, including Films, Stories, Art and Lesson Plans to use with students throughout the year.   If you have questions or would like to schedule time to meet with MY HERO educator Laura Nietzer, email laura@myheroproject.org.

QuickStart Guide

The MY HERO Global Learning Circles, a partnership with iEARN (International Education and Resource Network), gives educators and students around the world the opportunity to collaborate on the topic of heroes, while learning about the cultures in other countries. The next session begins at the end of September.  Learn more about this opportunity.

Heroes working for racial justice and equality

Coronavirus Community Heroes

The contest is in partnership with the Storytelling Association of California. MY HERO will also be awarding prizes for short films, art and songs celebrating coronavirus community heroes.

Calls for entries - The MY HERO International Film Festival, celebrating its 16th year, awards prizes to filmmakers of all ages and experience levels. SUBMISSIONS DUE OCT 1, 2020 myhero.com/submit

View all Contests

In partnership with Guitars in the Classroom

In partnership with The Art Miles Project and the UN Association - San Diego

In partnership with Americans Who Tell The Truth.

September Highlights

National Preparedness Month 9/1-9/30 Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15-10/15 International Day of Peace 9/21 Claudette Colvin 9/5 Ruby Bridges 9/8 International Literacy Day 9/8 National Grandparents Day 9/9 National Day of Service and Remembrance 9/11 Tarana Burke 9/12 Tadao Ando 9/13 Dith Pran 9/17 Dan Eldon 9/18 The Little Rock Nine 9/23

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MY HERO Store

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Please Support MY HERO

For sponsorship opportunities please contact myhero@myheroproject.org