You decide the winners in the YouTube `I Am What I Learn` student video contest

November 27, 8:32 AMHarford County Education Headlines ExaminerRichard Webster

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On September 21, 2009, The U.S. Department of Education entered into a partnership with YouTube to sponsor a video contest – and you decide the outcome.

Since the “I Am What I Learn” video contest launched on September 21, more than 600 students submitted videos describing their academic goals and the role education has played in determining their futures.

The submissions came from students with diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds;  and the content ranged from music videos to short skits. The common theme in all of these videos is that education is the key to their success. In many of the videos, students discuss their academic challenges and inspirations, and share their personal stories in an effort to help encourage other students to take responsibility for their education.

"We're very excited about the tremendous participation and extraordinary creativity that our video contest has received," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. "I want to thank these students for sharing their stories and for being leaders in spreading this important message."

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Communications and Outreach reviewed the submissions and narrowed them down from the original 600 - to 10 finalists based on creativity, strength and originality of content, and ability to inspire.

Submit your vote:  The YouTube public can vote on the videos at www.YouTube.com/IAmWhatILearn.  Voting runs through December 4.

The three videos with the most votes will be announced in mid-December.  Each of the 3 winners will be awarded a $1,000 prize issued by the U.S. Department of Education.

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