With a smile and a seemingly fearless chicken on her head, Jordan Lederman showed the world what she knew. A nation-wide video contest titled 鈥溾�� invited students to create a video that answered the question of why their education is important to fulfilling their dreams. The contest was sponsored by the and was launched on September 21.
Under the criteria of use of creativity, strength and content, and the ability to inspire, 600 submissions were reviewed by a panel of judges. Only ten finalists made the cut, and by a public vote, three videos were selected to receive a $1000 award. The Northwest鈥檚 own Lederman claimed one of the top spots.
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The 13-year-old Sammamish, WA resident exhibited in her video how her school lessons manifest in the care of her feathered companions. Her two chickens-slash-costars showed a natural talent that the academy couldn鈥檛 overlook as Lederman鈥檚 video was put on display to viewers everywhere.
From the science of egg creation to the mathematics of antibiotics, Lederman showcased just how necessary a good education is, even in the more unusual aspects of daily life. The middle-schooler is the youngest of the three winners, the other two hailing from high schools in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. We would like to offer congratulations to Jordan Lederman, along with the other two winners of the contest.
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