The Twilio for Education initiative aims to help students, teachers, and parents communicate effectively. `letmesleep.in` by Levi Kennedy is a platform that enables professors to connect with their students via phone, providing a simple interface for sending text-to-speech messages or recording voice notes. In contrast, the `School Absence Hotline` by Carlos Pero uses automation and Twilio to streamline the process of reporting absences, allowing parents to easily report their child's absence without having to speak to an administrator. This application also tracks flu-like symptoms and keeps a record of consecutive days of absence due to illness. The contest winner will receive a Netbook and $500 in Twilio credits to support their non-profit organization.