Vickie Hensley, a U.S. History teacher at George Washington High School in Kanawha County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award for April 2024, which recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers. Hensley was presented...
Charleston, W. Va. – Sample Ballots for West Virginia's May 14 Primary Election are now available online for registered voters to review before they vote. CLICK HERE for a link to the WV Secretary of State's online search tool for voters to use to find the Sample...
Civic Learning Week (CLW) is hosted annually by iCivics and seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. By highlighting the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide...
Local Berkeley County students and teachers returned from an exciting three-day learning experience in Charleston with the Youth Leadership Association’s 8th Grade Youth & Government Seminars. Selected representatives from Spring Mills Middle, Musselman Middle,...
Both Sides: Free Speech Ever thought about why you can't yell fire in a crowded theater? It's all about the Harm Principle, a guiding principle for free speech that most of us know even if we can’t name it. Our latest "Both Sides of the Issue" installment questions if...
Explore the path to U.S. citizenship through a comprehensive set of citizenship questions that cover the key aspects of American history, government, and civic responsibilities. This link provides a valuable resource for individuals aspiring to become U.S. citizens,...
Dive into the rich tapestry of American history with teachingamericanhistory.org, where we explore an invaluable resource for educators, students, and history enthusiasts alike. The TeachingAmericanHistory.org website houses a treasure trove of primary documents that...
Video series discussing the American Constitution Learn More Here: https://www.youtube.com/@theconstitutioninamericanl5417/playlists https://youtu.be/n7-9Qe3Hjw8?si=YOvTGis4DxoFvmEa
The National Constitution Center’s 2023-2024 Civic Calendar explores the Civil Rights Movement. Each month features beautifully designed informational graphics highlighting key events and people from the movement, like Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Ella...