Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Eric Kolenich education stories Entry Credit: Eric Kolenich Judge Comment: Great reporting on a compelling array of higher-ed issues. This reporter has a nose for explanatory/solutions-based stories that are the backbone of modern journalism.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Education writing Entry Credit: Sean McGoey, Jessica Nocera, Chris Suarez Judge Comment: Solid reporting on two, hot-button issues, book-banning and public school funding. The depth of reporting is exemplary.
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: Sharp, balanced reporting on classically-focused charter schools and Title IX issues.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Anna Bryson education stories Entry Credit: Anna Bryson Judge Comment: Good reporting on an important story.
Competition Comment: In a category with lots of strong entries, the Richmond Times-Dispatch crew showed extraordinary depth. What a team!
