The West Virginia Civics Coalition will present “Civics Education for Everyone” on March 13, from 9:30 AM to 12:20 PM at the Supreme Court, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, and by livestreaming to any location with Internet connectivity.
During the second annual National Civics Learning Week (March 10-14), champions for civic learning all over the country will feature programs encouraging a dialogue about the importance of civics education.
The schedule for the West Virginia event is:
9:30 AM-Welcome
9:35 AM-Media Literacy-Amelia Farrell Kniseley (WV Watch) and another well-known media expert.
10:20 AM-WV Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Wooton and Justices Tim Armstead, Beth Walker, Haley Bunn, and Charles Trump will discuss the Supreme Court’s commitment to civic education, their own personal civics experiences, and answer questions from the participants in-person and online.
11:05 AM-We the People Program-Presentations by students from Mingo County elementary schools and from Woodrow Wilson High School (Raleigh County).
11:30 AM-WV Youth Leadership Association Leaders-Shelby Plants-Chief Justice/Thomas Sibold-Governor
11:55 AM-WV State Board of Education Member Debra Sullivan- “Civic Engagement and Community Service”
12:20 PM-Closing
Media, students, teachers, community leaders, and the public are invited to attend in person. The seating capacity is limited.
Advance registration is required. Register here: Civics Education for Everyone
A complimentary box lunch is available in the Capitol Cafeteria beginning at 12:30 PM for registered guests only.
Optional tours of the Supreme Court Learning Center are available at 8:30 AM and after the conclusion of the event, as well as at the State Museum after the conclusion of the event.
The two options for livestreaming from anywhere with an Internet connection are West Virginia Judiciary – YouTube or the West Virginia Judiciary website: Appellate Courts – Argument Webcast | West Virginia Judiciary
During the various question and answer periods during the event, questions can be sent by text to 304-437-5442.
This event is presented by The West Virginia Civics Coalition in collaboration with iCivics. The coalition is an alliance of government organizations, universities, school classrooms, law offices, and numerous civic organizations.
