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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, May 17, 2016 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of Winners of the 2015/2016 National and State Journalism and Writing Awards (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Journalism students throughout Hillsborough County Public Schools collaborate daily to create relevant publications that meet high journalistic standards. The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA), Journalism Education Association (JEA), Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA), and Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) recognize individuals and publications for outstanding work in this field.
Students across the nation submit work for judging each year. This year, students and publications in our school district received recognition for JEA National Write-Offs, NSPA Best of Show and Pacemaker, CSPA and SIPA mail-in contests, FSPA Best of the Best, All Florida, and On the Spot competitions. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Elizabeth Brown, Supervisor, Secondary Language Arts | |
| Leslie S. Granich | Denny B. Oest | |
| Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary (813) 272-4451 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160517_772 (Board Recognition Meeting) Item# 13 | ||