My students produced this documentary for a history contest. They interviewed several individuals and worked long and hard on it. They went to competition today and were told it wasn't historical and were told it didn't prove their point about Prop 8. Please note - Prop 8 is NEVER EVER mentioned in the video.
They were denied a slot to continue on to state competition due to judge's bias. I went to the director and though she agreed that I made my point and the proof is there that it was obvious bias, that by rules, judges decisions are final.
She continued that she knows there are things that need to be improved upon for next year, but she couldn't help us. There was no recourse for us. We were shafted! I admit, I cried. I felt and feel helpless. My students are being punished for something neither they or I can control. They deserved to move on to state.
I am proud of them!
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