Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Nature vs. Nurture

What accounts for student success, natural talent or the nurturing work of adults?  Ask Madison Ramirez, an Emerson 5th grader, and she'll be able to give you a comprehensive report.  Madison's History Day project on the nature vs. nurture debate progressed all the way to the State History Day as a Finalist! 

Held in San Jose, the state competition included an interview with a board of judges.  Madison was included with five other finalists in the Junior Poster Division. 

Madison was recognized last night at the RUSD Board of Education meeting along with Mrs. Jackie Hopper, Emerson's History Day Coordinator.  Last year Madison's brother also progressed to the State History Day competition.  Supported by her parents, Rudy and Sandy Ramirez, Madison's efforts are a great example of the importance of BOTH nature and nurture in student success. 


Madison's project will be displayed in the front office.  Congratulations, Madison, We're proud of you!





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