[WSCSS] Invitation to May 1st Civics Education Forum

[Linser, William D]

Civics Education Forum at State Capitol:

Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?

 

Leaders in government, education and the media across the nation are calling for more Civics education. Survey after survey shows that Americans know more about popular culture than about their rights as citizens and the operation of our democracy. However, administrators and teachers are finding that improving Civics education in our state's schools is challenging, as they encounter obstacles such as competing priorities and lack of funding. Join us on Law Day, May 1st, for an afternoon of presentations and discussions examining the state of Civics education in Washington.

 

Friday, May 1st

State Capitol, Olympia

 

Senate Hearing Room 1, Cherberg Building

* RSVP required *

1:00-2:00  Showcase of Civics education best practices from across the state

2:00-3:00  "Civics Education: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?" - a panel discussion to be televised on TVW

 

Columbia Room, Legislative Building

3:00-5:00  Informal discussions and presentations, followed by a reception

 

Please join us for all or part of the afternoon. If you plan to attend the showcase and panel discussion, we ask that you RSVP to Kelly Martin at Kelly.Martin at k12.wa.us. 

 

Co-sponsors:

*	Civic Education Washington State 
*	League of Women Voters of Washington 
*	Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 
*	TVW 
*	Washington Alliance for Representative Democracy 
*	Washington Library Media Association 
*	Washington State Association for Multicultural Education 
*	Washington State Bar Association's Council on Public Legal Education 
*	Washington State Council for the Social Studies 
*	Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council 
*	Washington State Legislature