Have you ever thought about how the design of a school or classroom can affect the way that people learn?

The American Architectural Foundation and Target are pleased to announce the Redesign Your School Contest, one part of AAF's Great Schools by Design program. Open to 9th through 12th grade students in U.S. high schools, this is a national ideas contest that asks students to submit their vision of ideal places to learn in the 21st century. Scholarships up to $10,000 and Target GiftCards will be presented to winners, eight of whom will also be invited to Washington, D.C. to present their ideas.

The contest will run from March 1 to June 30, 2007. The Redesign Your School Contest aims to generate innovative ideas for 21st century learning spaces while encouraging a more collaborative discussion among students, educators, parents, designers and the media. Individuals or teams of two are asked to create engaging and original ideas for the design of a school, classroom, or other learning environment. Submissions may be in the form of drawings, video, model photos, PowerPoint, or other media.

Students are asked to register to participate in the Redesign Your School contest online by June 15. 2007. Teachers and advisers are also invited to register and encourage their students to participate. A registration form and other rules, instructions, and resources are available online at www.redesignyourschool.org.

Submit ideas today and help create a brighter future for America's students through design!