Forty years ago, the Supreme Court held in New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985), that the Fourth Amendment's prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures applies to the conduct of public school officials. Based on the facts of the case, the Court upheld as...
The West Virginia Civics Coalition will present, “Civics Education for Everyone” on March 13, from 9:30 AM to 12:20PM at the Supreme Court, State Capitol Complex, Charleston and by live streaming to any location with Internet connectivity. During the second annual...
From The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner January 23, 2025 Meadow Bridge, W.Va. (Fayette County) – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner visited Meadow Bridge High School today to present the school with the prestigious Jennings Randolph Award for Civic...
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...