10th Annual Online Student Essay Contest Making Democracy Work: Democracy and Change: The Newly-Elected President Featured Speaker, Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent, Boston Public Schools   Click here to view the 2009 Winners Click here to view the 2009 Honorable Mentions   2008 was a historic presidential election year. The excitement generated by the candidates’ campaigns inspired people to vote in large numbers. Now that the new president has been declared, it is time for him to act on the promises made during the campaign.   Questions: Grades 4-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Question for 18-24 year olds Print Friendly Version of All Questions Click on each line to get the information:  About the Contest Contest Dates Guidelines for Writing Criteria for Judging Essays Contest Rules Contest Prizes Awards Event Transportation, Parking and Dining Near Faneuil Hall

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