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About the challenge
The Ciena Solutions Challenge is a free global design challenge that invites educators and students to design solutions addressing the Sustainable Development Goals in their communities. Using Challenge Based Learning , learners will explore a big idea, ask thoughtful questions, investigate their challenge, and act to create a solution. Through March 6, educators can apply for $3,000 USD to sustain and scale student projects
Awardees receive:
• A $3,000 USD Sustainability Award to sustain or scale student projects (awarded to their educational organization)
All participants are eligible for:
• Student projects to be featured on the Ciena Solutions Challenge Project Gallery
• Students to present their projects at Digital Promise’s YouthMADE Festival
• Certificates of participation for students
• Professional learning opportunities for teachers
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
Educators working with middle and high school students (i.e., education level equivalent to ages 11-18) may apply for a $3,000 USD Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Award. Educators must be affiliated with a public school, private school, registered homeschool, or a legally recognized educational organization. (E.g., a museum, after-school program, youth agency, etc.)
Educators from the same educational organization can apply, but only one winning entry from a single educational organization will be selected. Educators must submit at least one project to the online gallery in order to apply for a Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Award. Download the submission requirements and read the Terms and Conditions.
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FAQs
Explore our Frequently Asked Questions page to find answers to your questions about the Ciena Solutions Challenge.
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15-minute consultation
Schedule a 15-minute consultation with a member of the Ciena Solutions Challenge program team
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Email Us
Email us at cienachallenge@digitalpromise.org
Spread the word
Use the resources below to share the Ciena Solutions Challenge with your network. Thank you for helping us reach educators and students around the world!
Social Media Messaging
Use our templates to share the Ciena Solutions Challenge classroom stories with your community
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Video
Share our promotional video and Ciena Solutions Challenge classroom stories with your community.
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1-Page Overview and Classroom Poster
1-page flier about the program in multiple languages. Full color poster in sizes 8x11 and 11x17
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Presentations
Interested in presenting about the Ciena Solutions Challenge or facilitating a workshop about Challenge Based Learning? Check out this video learning series with companion slide decks and scripts.
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