Classroom Challenge 2019-2020
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN® RECOGNIZES
SCHOOL WINNERS OF 2019-2020 JA CLASSROOM CHALLENGE
DETROIT, May 11, 2020 — Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JASEM) is announcing the winners of that JA Classroom Challenge for the 2019-2020 School Year.
1st Place: $5,000 – East English Village (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
2nd Place: $2,500 – Early Childhood Elementary (Hamtramck Public Schools)
3rd Place: $1,500 – Southfield A&T (Southfield Public Schools)
Details…
Classroom Challenge registration deadline is October 31st. Late submissions will not be entered into drawings.
Classroom Challenge program completion deadline is March 27th. The classroom volunteer(s) must teach all the program lessons and submit verification form by this date. Programs that are not taught by a community or parent volunteer or completed by March 27th will not be entered into drawings.
Winners will be announced on April 3rd. Prizes will be awarded to the winning schools.
Prize qualifications are as follows:
Register 3 or more JA K-12 Classroom Programs to be entered into the $1,500 drawing.
Register 5 or more JA K-12 Classroom Programs to be entered into the $2,500 drawing.
Register 10 or more JA K-12 Classroom Programs to be entered into the $5,000 drawing.
Schools that qualify for the $2,500 drawing will also be entered into the $1,500 drawing. Schools that qualify for the $5,000 drawing will also be entered into the $2,500 and $1,500 drawings.
Once a school qualifies for the $5,000 drawing, every 5 additional classes registered will enter your school in the $5,000 once more.
10 classes registered = 1 entry into $5,000 drawing (plus 1 entry into $2,500 drawing and 1 entry into $1,500 drawing)
12 classes registered = 1 entry into $5,000 drawing (plus 1 entry into $2,500 drawing and 1 entry into $1,500 drawing)
15 classes registered = 2 entries into $5,000 drawing (plus 1 entry into $2,500 drawing and 1 entry into $1,500 drawing)
20 classes registered = 3 entries into $5,000 drawing (plus 1 entry into $2,500 drawing and 1 entry into $1,500 drawing)
RULES…
Classroom Challenge Programs must be taught entirely by a community or parent volunteer. Classroom Challenge participants are responsible for securing community or parent volunteer. Classroom Challenge volunteers must be trained by a Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan staff member prior to starting program lessons (training to be coordinated by Challenge participant and Junior Achievement).
JA Classroom Challenge excludes JA Finance Park, JA Journey 2 Jobs, and JA STEMworks!
Expectations…
Challenge participants must complete the Student Pre- and Post-Surveys.
Challenge participants must take photos of the program(s) in action and send them to Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan for distribution on our social media platforms (free publicity for you!).
Students in photos must have photo release or parent consent.
School participants can only win a maximum of one prize.
Challenge participants must secure their own community or parent volunteer to teach program lessons. (Student teachers can serve as community volunteer).
Community or parent volunteers must teach all the JA program lessons.
Challenge participants must complete the official Classroom Challenge Form (link below) to be entered into the drawings.
The JA Classroom Challenge is a school-based competition developed by the JASEM office. The program’s goal was to increase the visibility of JA programming locally and to have schools self-identify volunteers to facilitate JA programs. The program targets existing school volunteers, school boards and active parents interested in engaging youth through JA program model. With a generous donation from eTitle, JASEM can provide funding for school supplies valued in $1,500, $2,500 and $5,000 increments. “eTitle is honored to support educators and caring adults willing to provide Junior Achievement to young people throughout Southeast Michigan. JA’s focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness are critical to future economic growth and regional prosperity. We are happy to support JA Classroom challenge winners who are inspiring our youth through JA programs.” Says Linda Orlans, Founder and Executive Chairman of eTitle Agency.
In the Fall 2019, eighteen schools identified their participation in the JA Classroom Challenge; courses were to be completed before March 31, 2020. “The conclusion of this year’s competition was during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan. Our schools were diligent in their engagement with JA prior to the Governor closing schools and moving to remote learning for the balance of the school year. We appreciate eTitle’s recognizing that it was important for JA to honor its commitment to our schools and educators during these challenging times.” says Jason D. Lee, JASEM President & CEO.
Due to positive responses received from school partners, JASEM plans to have the JA Classroom Challenge for the 2020-2021 School Year. The program will officially be announced in late summer, early fall. Information will be available on the JASEM website: www.jamichigan.org/ . “As educators and school systems begin to plan for the 2020-2021 school year, we hope that educators will consider Junior Achievement programming, whether virtual or teacher facilitated for students.” says Jason D. Lee.
2019-2020 JA Classroom Challenge Sponsor