One World students shined with stunning performances at the One World G8 Challenge on Thursday night at MLK Library. The students demonstrated the research, writing, and speaking skills, and a passion for learning, that will serve them well in high school, college, and life. Students presented about vaccine mandates, police receiving qualified immunity, racism in urban education, and a rich range of other topics.
The G8 Challenge marked the successful completion of this fall’s pilot of the One World G8 Academy and a major advance for our Pandemic Rebuilding Plan. The G8 Academy is designed to help high-potential and underperforming 8th graders prepare to transition to high school.
Without further adieu, the winners are:
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1st Place Stage Presentation
Aliyah Ibikunle
Friendship Charter Schools
Racism in Urban Education
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2nd Place Stage Presentation
Sharyn Baltimore
Friendship Charter Schools
Gender Bias
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3rd Place Stage Presentation
Felicia Ogundimu
Howard University Middle School
Social Media
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4th Place Stage Presentation
Yamilet Tino Escobar
Capital City Public Charter School
Dress Codes
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1st Place Essay Contest
Amari Norris
Friendship Charter Schools
Qualified Immunity
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2nd Place Essay Contest
Kelly Hernandez
Capital City Public Charter School
Sexual Assault
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3rd Place Essay Contest
Kayin Jackson
Inspired Teaching Demonstration School
Police Brutality
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4th Place Essay Contest
Isabella Gonzalez-Amaya
Howard University Middle School
Sexism and Sexual Assault