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2026 Teacher information from NHDCA
California Contest Rules and basic information about entry categories
Teachers: Each SCHOOL may send 3 projects in each category in each division. If you have more than 3 projects from your school in any category you MUST hold a school competition.
The categories and divisions are:
Individual Posters
Group Posters
Historical Papers (Individuals only, see separate information for the contest run by the state)
Individual Exhibit
Group Exhibit
Individual Website
Group Website
Individual Documentary
Group Documentary
Individual Performance
Group Performance
Individual Podcast
Group Podcast
Historical Papers (Individuals only, see separate information for the contest run by the state)
Individual Exhibit
Group Exhibit
Individual Website
Group Website
Individual Documentary
Group Documentary
Individual Performance
Group Performance
Individual Podcast
Group Podcast
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