1/30/2012 5:16:00 AMCleveland moms can compete for state’s top mom

For every outstanding Cleveland student, there is typically a mom making sure homework is done, school uniforms are clean and lunches are packed. She is also likely to be involved in her child’s school.

Parenting.com and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District want to find those moms and recognize them for the positive impact they are having in their school communities. One devoted mother from every state will be chosen. The winners will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to attend Parenting’s 2012 Mom Congress on Education and Learning, April 29 through May 1. The 51 top moms will be celebrated at the three-day conference where they’ll connect with leading education experts to exchange ideas about the best ways to improve the nation’s schools.

Confident there are many qualified candidates volunteering their time in Cleveland’s schools, CMSD encourages its moms to apply. To submit an entry, include a photo and 300-word essay explaining how you or the dedicated mom you know has made a difference in your community’s school. The deadline for entries is Feb. 15. Go here to apply.