School Election Study Wins Award

The Oakland School is a winner of the National Association of Student Councils Ruth McNulty Award, presented by the National/Parent Mock Election in recognition of the school's outstanding educational project during the 2008 national election.

The Oakland School was chosen from hundreds of schools nationwide to receive this national award.

The Oakland School conducted an all-school immersion into an American Civics program called Celebrate Democracy - Election 2008.

Students, parents, and staff interacted with speakers from political parties. Elected state and local offficals visited the school. Workshops and other breakout groups explored the candidates and campaign issues. Students and staff voted, along with many parents, in the 2008 National Student/Parent Mock election.

On Monday, November 3, students, parents, and staff conducted a community service project when they placed 10,000 hangers on the doorknobs of homes in selected city neighborhoods. The red, white & blue hangers encouraged voters to go to the polls.

The application for the award was submitted in January to the National Student/Parent Mock Election organization. Some photos can be seen HERE.

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