Best Use of Community Engagement: Oakcrest High School
The Oakcrest team engaged in pre-planning meetings to determine their focus and implementation strategy, ultimately launching a comprehensive safety initiative that impacted individuals of all ages across the school and wider community. Their efforts included collaborations with organizations such as EndDD.org (End Distracted Driving), Cooper Hospital, NJM Safe Teen Driving, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, incorporating guest speakers, data analysis, and presentations. Students also partnered with local officials and the Hamilton Township Police Department to create PSAs, develop a road safety improvement plan, and educate younger students on pedestrian and driver safety.
