Deadlines

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Nov. 30--ThinkQuest Junior contest: Entries are due for the ThinkQuest Junior contest, sponsored by Advanced Network and Services Inc. The contest is open to students in grades 4 through 6, and asks student teams to create web-based educational tools and materials under the guidance of teachers or mentors who act as coaches. The program offers more than $500,000 in awards in five categories: arts and literature, interdisciplinary, and math and science and mathematics, social sciences, and sports and health. Contact: Web site: www.advanced.org/thinkquest .

Dec. 12--Poetry contest: Entries are due for the Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Weekly Reader Corp.'s Read magazine. Students in grades 6-12 are asked to submit their poems. Six finalists will have their work published in the May 1998 student issue of Read. In addition, each winner will receive $100 and a medal of honor. Contact: Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Contest, READ, 200 First Stamford Place, P.O. Box...