Independent research from Georgetown University confirms that We the People works. Students made dramatic gains: the Civic Education Research Lab reported a 129% increase in civic knowledge for elementary students and a 51% increase for middle school students....
On March 13, 2025, the West Virginia Civics Coalition received a Proclamation from the Supreme Court of Appeals recognizing Thursday, March 13, 2025 as "Civics Education for Everyone Day." You can read the Proclamation below, or click here. WHEREAS, the West Virginia...
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...
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...
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...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia citizens are invited to the State Capitol for an event educating them about the importance behind the rights and duties of that citizenship. It’s in recognition of Civic Learning Week, March 11 – March 15. Hosted by the West Virginia...
The Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government at Indiana University, and the National Education Association conduct an annual program to honor American teachers of civics, government, and related fields. The American Civic Education Teacher...
Charleston, WV – Feb 2, 2024 – Join us on March 11, 2024, for an exciting celebration of civic education at the WV Culture Center, State Capitol Complex. Engage with experts, enjoy hands-on activities, and network with fellow enthusiasts. Highlights: Engage with the...
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...