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 State Culture Center Monday and it was a way to kick-off and celebrate Civic Learning Week, March 11- March 15.
The inaugural civics event featured a number of guest speakers including Chief Justice Tim Armstead, U.S. District Court Judge Irene Berger, and West Virginia Secretary of State and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mac Warner.
They all spoke about the importance behind the rights of voting and other steps people can take to be good American and West Virginia citizens, as well as how they got inspired to serve the people in the state.
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- Chief Justice Tim Armstead along with Justices Beth Walker and John Hutchison spoke about the importance of civics education during an event at the Culture Center today, March 11, 2024. The program, Civics Education: Now More Than Ever, was organized by the West Virginia Civics Coalition as part of a national effort this week to highlight civics education. Photo courtesy of J. Alex Wilson – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
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- Chief Justice Tim Armstead along with Justices Beth Walker and John Hutchison. Photo courtesy of J. Alex Wilson – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
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- Rebecca Tinder, President of the WV Civics Coalition, speaking during the Civics Education: Now More Than Ever event held at the Culture Center. Photo courtesy of J. Alex Wilson – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
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- U.S. District Court Judge, Irene Berger speaking at the Civics Education: Now More Than Ever event at the Culture Center. Photo courtesy of J. Alex Wilson – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
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- Actor Lee Dean portrays Sen. Jennings Randolph during Civics Education: Now More Than Ever event at The Culture Center. Photo courtesy of J. Alex Wilson – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
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- Actor Lee Dean portrays Sen. Jennings Randolph during Civics Education: Now More Than Ever event at The Culture Center. Photo courtesy of J. Alex Wilson – Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
