StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students were asked to create a 5-6 minute long video exploring the issue they most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021.
6th grade students Dermott & Tyler Foley from Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, MD won 2nd Prize for their documentary about schools being closed because of Covid-19 and its effect on students with disabilities, “The Crisis Within A Crisis: Children with Special Needs & The Pandemic.” As 2nd Prize winners, the pair will share receive $1,500.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Silver Spring, C- SPAN is available locally through Comcast.
“Despite the educational challenges students faced this school year, these local winners showed creativity, resourcefulness and a strong work ethic to create documentaries addressing important issues on both the local and national level,” said Misty Allen, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for Comcast’s Beltway Region. “Comcast always looks forward to working with longstanding partners like C-SPAN and StudentCam to strengthen our communities through educational programs.”.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Montgomery County Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
StudentCam 2021 Second Prize: "The Crisis Within A Crisis: Children with Special Needs & The Pandemic"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
