Research shows that We the People students make dramatic gains

July 2, 2025 | Classroom, News, Pinned Resource

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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. Researchers also found a 68% gain in civic knowledge among teachers and significant improvements in teaching literacy through civics. View the research here, and get your school involved in We the People by contacting your state coordinator.

America250 In West Virginia

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in West Virginia! There are lots of exciting ways to get involved all across the state — stay up-to-date on all the latest here.

WV News America’s 250 Essay Contest – West Virginia students who have completed 8th grade through recent high school graduates are encouraged to enter this essay contest! Write about “What America means to me.” Submissions are due by June 24th, 2026. Click here for more information and to submit your essay.

WV Tourism America250 Events – Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex on July 2-5. For more information about America250 events across the state, check out the WV Tourism website.

 

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