Education Writing (OPEN) ( Daily Group 1,Daily Group 2,Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2,Non-Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 4,Online,Specialty )Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine Entry Title: Breaking Clouds, Ready to Rise, Under Construction Entry Credit: Scott Bass Judge Comment: The two profiles in this collection offer extraordinary depth and insight. There are no off-ramps in these pieces, just compelling journalism professionally delivered.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Eric Kolenich education stories Entry Credit: Eric Kolenich Judge Comment: Smart reporting packed with useful information, these stories are gifts to readers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Washington Times Entry Title: Clash over women's sports; Hillsdale rides classical education boom; Parents of Loudoun County student raped in restroom 'vindicated' Entry Credit: Valerie Richardson Judge Comment: Well-sourced treatments of modern, hot-button topics.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Markus Schmidt education portfolio Entry Credit: Markus Schmidt Judge Comment: A well-sourced, deep dive into the state's school construction needs. We could see this collection being a primary source for lawmakers.
Competition Comment: The top-tier collections in this contest are finely crafted and immensely readable.
