Washington's Top Two Primary is here, and ballots are in your mailbox! They are due by 8pm, August 6th. But before you vote, find out how the Top Two really works. This 13-min video uncovers the history, political maneuvers, and how to cast your best vote. https://t.co/zz8TfOx9f8
Connecting with civics educators to share powerful curriculum and resources for engaging students is one of our favorite parts of the job! To learn how to integrate real world problem solving into your civics curriculum, watch our presentation: https://t.co/uIW2LKkXlQ
Just 29 days till Washington's Top Two Primary Election! How did we get the Top Two, how does it differ from other states? The Teach Team visited the Archives to find you the story. Stay tuned!
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Teach With TVW takes to the road to learn what state party conventions are all about, starting with the April `24 Republican Convention. Understand endorsement strategies, hear from delegates, and see for yourself how it all unfolded. https://t.co/5W7ZJwY4x4 #waleg#civics
๐Exciting news! Our first CONNECTS guest of the year is Governor Inslee, currently the longest-serving governor in the U.S.!
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Empower the next generation of leaders! ๐ช
Tune in Wednesday, Sept 27th at 7:30pm for "Pink Tax: WA Students Push For Pricing Equity." Join us for this impactful journey as WA students experience the power of civic action. ๐บ Catch it on Comcast Ch 23 or stream it live at https://t.co/K6ctE9uLnC
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Happy Constitution Day! State Constitutions grant extra rights alongside the federal one.
In WA, citizens enjoy:
1) Right to petition the government via initiative & referendum
2) Right to legal rights regardless of sex
3) Right to an equal education
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So proud of our Lake WA HS Capitol Classroom students in their engagement in the legislative process! Watch the journey: https://t.co/KM9UnqvB0S
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๐ Washington State Social Studies Teachers: Hear what students have to say about Capitol Classroom and join Teach with TVW to bring EMPOWERING Civics programs to your students! ๐บ๐ธ๐ก
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๐ข Unlock the ๐secrets of democracy! Introducing our 2023 Firearms Legislation Curriculum Kit ๐๐ซ Dive into committee hearings, debates, Q&A, & interviews. Master the legislative process with ease. ๐ Engage, empower, educate! https://t.co/ClKKL3zBZP
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Teachers - Join TEACH with TVW today and bring the power of real-life WA State civic engagement into your classroom. Together, we can cultivate a generation of informed and active citizens who will shape our democracy for years to come. ๐
Learn how at: https://t.co/hWxSEju1MB
Capitol Classroom wrapped up a great 13th session with new lobbyists and schools joining the program. LWHS had an amazing run with their bill addressing gender pricing discrimination! https://t.co/zBFJhvtjvR
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Teachers, itโs never too early!
Get on our Capitol Classroom `24 standby list. And join our CC+ forum to view asynchronous curriculum kits - aligned to state social studies standards!
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Capitol Classroom students enthusiastically followed HB 1020 this year and now after 5 years the Suciassauris is officially the state dinosaur! ๐ฆ
Zanual King was Hawkins MSโs most vocal supporter - testifying and even attending the Governor's bill signing! Way to go Zanual!
Eight grade students met with Sen. Pedersen (D) Seattle, Prime Sponsor of SB 5078 Protecting public safety by establishing duties of firearm industry members. The students had many thoughtful questions regarding the passage of this significant firearms legislation.
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Students get a glimpse into policymaking.
Civics students at Kingston HS met with Rep. Mena and Counsel Gafken of the AGโs office to discuss the passage of recent legislation the students had followed with guidance from their volunteer lobbyists- Christine Brewer and Kris Tefft.
Meridian HS students spoke with Rep. Dave Paul Thursday! Thank you Abby Moore for arranging their opportunity to discuss HB 1316 - Expanding access to dual credit programs!
Learn more at https://t.co/hWxSEjuzC9
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Bravo to Zanual King of Hawkinsโ MS, for a thoughtful & well written testimony to the Sen. State Gov. & Elections Cmte. in support of HB1020-Designating the Suciasaurus Rex as the official state dinosaur! ๐ฆ
Hawkinsโ entire 8th grade is participating in Capitol Classroom '23!