The Convention of States Action Idaho Teach Freedom program was established to begin building a population of constitutional patriots – and it’s starting at the foundation, with school-aged children. In association with the Patriot Academy, it is providing constitution coaches and training resources to promote an understanding of our country’s founding by teachers, parents, and all Idaho school students – in public, private, charter, homeschools, and church groups.
To celebrate Constitution Day, COSA Idaho sponsored an essay contest about our country’s founding. The contest was available to all Idaho school students. Two separate age groups competed in the contest – grades 7 through 9 competed as the junior group, and grades 10 through 12 competed as the senior group.
Entrants to the contest were asked to write an essay about some of the lesser-known patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence. Entries were graded by the COSA Idaho Educational Outreach team. The judging is complete, and here are the winners!
Junior Group
1st Prize – Maize Gerber, Connor Academy, grade 8
2nd Prize – Eliza Lawrence, Connor Academy, grade 8
3rd Prize – Tymberlyn Talbot, Idaho Virtual Academy, grade 8
Senior Group
1st Prize – Allison Hardy, Oakley Jr./Sr. High School, grade 11
2nd Prize – Sophie Berlin, Oakley Jr./Sr. High School, grade 11
3rd Prize – Falon Bedke, Oakley Jr./Sr. High School, grade 11
The Convention of States Education Outreach Team congratulates the winners and thanks everyone who participated!
Parents and teachers are invited to arm their students with the free Teach Freedom program to learn about the founding of our great country. The Convention of States, in association with the Patriot Academy, offers Constitution Alive and Biblical Citizenship classes. And the best part? Enrollment is free.
CONTACT TO REGISTER:
Scott Rider, Education Outreach Director
(208) 777-7894
Scott.Rider@cosaction.com
TeachFreedom@cosaction.com
