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...
It’s finally October, which means it’s time for the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant! The October 2024 edition of Mountaineers are Always Free highlights recent commission activities and events, books you should read, and more...
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...
THERE WILL BE 1,691 voting precincts available for West Virginia's May 14 Primary Election. Several counties still need poll workers. There is no better way to get involved in the election process than volunteering to be a poll worker – and you get paid for it. If...
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,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first “Civics Education: Now More Than Ever” event was educating students and adults alike on the importance of civics and practicing good citizenship in today’s society. The event, hosted by the West Virginia Civics Coalition was held at the...