Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Daily Progress education writing Entry Credit: Dmitry Martirosov Judge Comment: Good job of explaining a complicated subject. Loved the use of the Calvin and Hobbes inspired quote in story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Danville Register and Bee Entry Title: Charles Wilborn -- Education writing Entry Credit: Charles Wilborn Judge Comment: Personal stories shared by different people helped give a good perspective to how opening of new school impacts community.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Ashley Miller's Education portfolio Entry Credit: Ashley Miller Judge Comment: Unique story about balloon launch with some good details explaining the science behind the learning activity.