Essay Contest Winners
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Since launching the essay contest during National Schools Choice Week in January, more than 200 Michigan charter school students have shared their stories with us about what their charter schools mean to them. Now that National Charter Schools Week is here, we’re ready to announce the winning essays!
Winners
Congratulations to our winners!
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place winners in each division.
First Prize:
$500, lunch with House Education Chair Amanda Price in Lansing and a plaque.
Second Prize:
$250 and a plaque.
Third Prize:
$100 and a certificate of recognition.
First Prize:
$500, lunch with Senate Education Chairman Phil Pavlov in Lansing and a plaque.
Second Prize:
$250 and a plaque.
Third Prize:
$100 and a certificate of recognition.
Judging Criteria
Judging Criteria: Entries were reviewed by a panel of qualified judges. Winners were selected based on the originality of their theme (be creative and compelling); how clearly the theme is expressed; and adherence to rules of grammar, punctuation, and style.
Publishing Rights: Entering the contest grants the Institute permission to publish essays in whole or in part, and use winners’ names and photographs to publicize winning entries.
For Questions: Contact Don Cooper at the Institute at (989) 317-3510 or email essaycontest@charterinstitute.org
Click here to learn more about this contest.
Thank you for participating!
This contest is sponsored by the National Charter Schools Institute
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