On June 1st, the CT State Department of Education presented the 2015 Challenge to Educational Citizenship Awards to seven Connecticut schools. These awards celebrate student-organized activities that involve service to the school, to the community and/or to those in need.

The Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award Program began in 1995-96 and is the brainchild of the State Student Advisory Council on Education (SSACE). Projects submitted for consideration must demonstrate good citizenship, a commitment to others, civic awareness, leadership, responsibility and teamwork and should provide opportunities for students to help others.

SSACE members Nikki Shaner-Bradford from Bethel High School and Michael Secchiaroli from Notre Dame High School presented plaques to each of the seven winning schools. Connecticut Commissioner of Education Dr. Dianna Roberge-Wentzell was on hand to offer congratulatory remarks and to pose for pictures with the winners.

Read about the amazing projects which were chosen for this year’s awards. [MORE]