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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s nothing wrong with kids seeking and gaining recognition for their academic accomplishments. FCPS makes a big deal when a local team wins an athletic championship.[/quote]

I don't think anyone implied there was--just explaining why some schools have more than others--guessing that it's more about an established culture where kids seek awards rather than there being inherently stronger instruction.  Kids have to know about awards, know the timing of deadlines, have stuff prepared in advance, know how to submit--all of that is more about being oriented to awards and having a culture that clues you into it than it is just about instruction or writing skills.   Having served on awards reviews in my field, there are always some schools that have a culture clued into the award and these tend to be self-perpetuating--when a lot of kids win an award more kids hear about it, know to prepare and to submit.  Teachers remind kids of the deadlines, review submissions etc.  They have a lot more submissions.[/quote]

Sounds like a culture to be emulated, not contextualized.  Too many schools are just looking for kids to get by and graduate. [/quote]

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