This Academy is for educators who serve an upper elementary/middle/high school population. Mileage reimbursement up to $150 is available on a first come first serve basis to those traveling 100 miles or more one-way to attend the training. A limited amount of substitute reimbursement is available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last. 

Event Overview

The We the People program promotes civic awareness and responsibility among 4^th-12^th grade students. Students explore the history and principles of our constitutional democracy through a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and institutions of government. The program strengthens students’ critical thinking and public speaking skills, culminating in a simulated congressional hearing. Educators will receive an overview of the We the People program, evaluate a simulated hearing, and gain strategies for immediate classroom implementation. Educators who have previously attended a We the People Summer Institute are welcome to attend, as this session features different activities.

This training will coincide with the Arizona We the People State Competition & Showcase. The hearings will be utilized in the training as participants observe the hearings and evaluate the process.

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