Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: Parade of emotion, ACHS seniors reflect, Amelon kindergarten teacher Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: Articles offered a missing perspective from mainstream education conversations about Covid-19. Most stories talk about safety of reopening , but two of the contestants' stories focused on the tight bond young elementary age students and their teachers form.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Washington County News Entry Title: Emory & Henry student teachers fill in as substitutes; Student starts fundraiser to address food insecurity; VHCC offering tuition-free classes for residents struggling with layoffs Entry Credit: Carolyn R. Wilson Judge Comment:
Excellent , all three pieces. Well written and hopeful perspectives.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Washington County News Entry Title: Program allows farmers to share knowledge for organic growth; Center offers classes on school off-days for area students; Students in Emory & Henry course study farmers markets Entry Credit: Carolyn R. Wilson Judge Comment: Stand-out story about outdoor program that encourages exploration for students during Covid-19
