Blog #14

Tomorrow will be the 25th anniversary of Best Foot Forward. It began in 1989 as a way for students to win money for their schools. Dianne Avery, the district's former community relations director, worked with parents, local businesses, and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce to fund a mini-grant program. Teachers could receive $500 dollars, for example, to pay for a special class project. But Avery and her team needed a way to decide who would get the money. So Best Foot Forward was born. Back then, schools had to audition to be included in the performance, and the top performers took home the rewards. The format changed in 2005, giving one-third of the elementary schools, one-half of the middle schools, and all the high schools a spot in the show each year. This year, sixteen schools are participating. I think that Best Foot Forward is a great way for students to show their talents to other people. Also, it's a great way to make new friends. I was in Best Foot Forward when I was little and I had so much fun.

This relates to US Government and Politics because it discusses the ways that schools used to get funding by letting students show off their talents.

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20140313/ARTICLES/140319841/1004/ARTICLES?p=1&tc=pg