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H&R Block is awarding classroom grants of up to $3,000 for the best $1 billion-inspired math<\/h2>\n

H&R Block<\/a> (NYSE: HRB) recently introduced the \u201cHow Big is a Billion?\u201d contest, a new educational program that asks teachers to turn the idea of $1 billion into a math assignment for a chance to win a $3,000 classroom grant. H&R Block is awarding a $50 gift card to the first 50 qualified entries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now through March 14, teachers are invited to submit real-life examples that illustrate the concept of $1 billion. For example, $1 billion is enough to fill 2,983 bathtubs or purchase $300 of classroom supplies for every public school teacher in the U.S.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were inspired by the response from educators to a piece in our Get Your Billion Back campaign, which equates $1 billion to $500 on every seat, in every professional football stadium in America,\u201d said Kathy Collins, chief marketing officer at H&R Block. \u201cAs a tax preparation company, we understand the importance of numbers and math. We designed the How Big is a Billion<\/a> contest help teachers and educators prove math can be fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

To participate, teachers must submit a brief explanation and image of the creative concepts. To access the application, \u201clike\u201d the H&R Block Dollars & Sense Facebook page. Prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 in classroom grants will be awarded to submissions following grade tiers: grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12.<\/p>\n

Entries will be evaluated on accuracy and creativity. H&R Block has teamed up with WeAreTeachers<\/a>, an online resource for lesson plans, professional development resources, grants and contests for teachers, to select the finalists and help encourage participation. H&R Block will select the grand prize winners.<\/p>\n

The contest is open to teachers and educators and each participant can submit up to eight entries. Participants must be 18 years or older.<\/p>\n

H&R Block Dollars & Sense provides educators and students with personal finance curriculum and resources to increase financial literacy among teens. Since 2009, H&R Block Dollars & Sense has awarded teens and educators with more than $4 million in grants and scholarships. For more information, visit hrblockdollarsandsense.org.<\/p>\n

About H&R Block Dollars & Sense<\/b><\/h3>\n

Funded by H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB), one of the world\u2019s largest tax services providers, H&R Block Dollars & Sense provides personal finance curriculum to high schools and scholarships to students nationwide. Since 2009, H&R Block Dollars & Sense has donated more than $3 million in grants and scholarships. For more information, visit www.hrblockdollarsandsense.com.<\/p>\n

About H&R Block<\/b><\/h3>\n

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB<\/a>) is the world\u2019s largest consumer tax services provider. More than 625 million tax returns have been prepared worldwide by and through H&R Block since 1955. In fiscal 2013, H&R Block had annual revenues of $2.9 billion with 25.4 million tax returns prepared worldwide. Tax return preparation services are provided in company-owned<\/a> and franchise<\/a> retail tax offices by over 80,000 professional tax preparers and associates worldwide, and through H&R Block digital products<\/a>.<\/b> H&R Block Bank provides affordable banking products and services. For more information, visit the H&R Block Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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