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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wyan-Pine 5th graders participate in mock 'We the People' congressional hearing
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary School fifth graders in Social Studies teacher Kristy Patton's third block class had the unique opportunity of participating in a mock "We the People" congressional hearing last Wednesday, April 30. At the hearing, three different groups of students took turns introducing themselves, giving speeches, and answering follow-up questions by judges. Judges at the simulated hearing included Superintendent Denise Griebel of Laurel County Public Schools, State Senator Brandon Storm (R-London), and State Representative Shane Baker (R-Somerset, District 85). Also present to assist with the hearing was Glenn Manns, Civics Empowers All Students Coordinator for We the People. "Students researched various topics about our government using We the People curriculum," Patton commented. "All fifth grade students were provided with the We the People curriculum this year to boost students' success in civics, literacy, and related competencies through inclusive teaching to become engaged and informed citizens to take an active role in democracy." The fifth graders showcased their knowledge on civics topics as a panel, defending their respective position based on the United States Constitution. Each group focused on a different unit. The first group consisted of Nate Warren, Kinslie Smith, Jennifer Do, Korben Allen and Atreyu Smith. This group of students discussed Unit 2 of the curriculum, which addresses which major conflicts required the framers of the Philadelphia Convention to make compromises, why it was difficult for the framers to reach an agreement on how to resolve their conflict, and how the compromise of later adding a Bill of Rights affected the Constitution. Group two included Izayah Patterson, Avery Damron, Isaiah Smith, Cole Knuckles, Cooper Harris, and Camila Mascorro. The group addressed the topics of Unit 3, pertaining to how the Constitution organizes government, the powers of the president, and how the framers used separation of powers and checks and balances to limit the powers of government. The third and final group consisted of Max Barnard, Raelyn Ivy, Colt Collins, and Sadie Hamlin. This group discussed what freedom of expression is and why it is important to democracy, how the Constitution protects freedom of expression, how the Constitution protects freedom of religion, and what freedom of the press should entail — all of which is addressed in Unit 4. We The People: Civics that Empowers All Students is a "federally funded project of the Center for Civic Education." The project is intended to support effective educator development. To learn more about We the People, visit
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
2 Oregon high school teams win big at We The People national competition
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon high school teams won big at this year's in Washington, D.C. The team from Sprague High School in Salem, which was the Oregon Wildcard, was named the national champions. Students from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon also ranked in the top 10, coming in at third place. Sprague High School's We The People team was represented by Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams, along with their teacher Jacqueline Pope Brothers. 3 cases of rare brain disease reported in Hood River County; 2 reported dead Hosted by the Center for Civic Education, the annual competition We The People draws students from around the country to showcase their civic affairs knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the American government. Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What's Cool At School? – High School students going places with their love of the United States Constitution
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – It's possible to have fun and go places while taking a deep dive into the U.S. Constitution. Just ask the students from the Southwest Career/Technical Academy's 'We The People' teams. After studying and practicing for weeks and months, dozens of students competed in pretend Congressional hearings at the local, regional and state level. The Southwest Tech 'We The People' teacher, Joseph Juliano, is pretty excited: 'These are some of the best hearings that I've ever seen. There was a lot of people that were visibly nervous, but they powered through it. I was really encouraged.' The team invites you to not just donate to their $50,000 fundraiser for the trip to Washington D.C., but to do so next Thursday at an on-campus 'We The People' 'Dine & Discuss' 3 course gourmet dinner, prepared by the Southwest Tech Culinary program. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DINNER, CLICK – – – > HERE. TO JUST MAKE A DONATION, CLICK – – > HERE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 'WE THE PEOPLE PROGRAM' FROM THE NEVADA CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CLICK – – – > HERE. We always want to know What's Cool At School. If you've got something, let us know. 'What's Cool At School' is under the 'Community' tab at Or just email: whatscoolatschool@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Multiple candidates eyeing multimillion-dollar race for Baltimore County executive
BALTIMORE — The 2026 campaign for Baltimore County executive is shaping up to be a multimillion-dollar race. Recent campaign finance disclosures show county councilmembers Izzy Patoka and Julian Jones, both Democrats, with account balances of $1.3 million and $1 million, respectively. Both have suggested they may launch campaigns soon. The 2026 election will also be the first to feature public financing in Baltimore County. Candidates can't officially file their campaign until the end of this month. State Sen. Charles Sydnor, a Baltimore County Democrat, also is considering a campaign, his office said Monday. His most recent disclosure shows a balance of $110,000. Nick Stewart, co-founder of the advocacy group We The People, said he's 'having conversations' about jumping in the race as a Democrat. Councilmember Pat Young, also a Democrat, did not respond to a request for comment. His most recent disclosure shows a balance of $228,000. A candidate can receive maximum public contributions of $750,000 for the primary and $750,000 for general elections. A candidate who opts for public contributions also can expend a limited amount of money from their citizen-funded campaign accounts — no more than $1.4 million for a primary and $1.4 million for a general election. Patoka hasn't announced his campaign yet but noted he has 'a significant amount of donors, which really encourages me to go forward on this process of determining my political future in a county executive run … Right now, all the mechanisms are in place for a run, and we'll likely hear something soon about that.' Jones said he's 'seriously looking at' running for the seat and plans to make an announcement 'sometime later this year if it's the direction we take, of course.' 'I'm honored that so many people in Baltimore County support the work I've been doing,' Jones said. Stewart suggested that public financing in Baltimore County is not 'all that viable' given the level of funding available. Though public financing can help provide campaign opportunities for more candidates, 'it's not really an even playing field,' given that some candidates can raise much more money on their own, said Roger Hartley, dean of the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore. But public funding still 'helps a candidate get out there and get in the game,' he said. Public financing isn't open to just anyone. To qualify for matching funds, a candidate must receive at least 550 contributions and $50,000 in qualifying contributions. 'That means that they really have to show some viability,' Hartley said. The disclosures come shortly after the council selected former State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier as county executive. She's filling the vacancy left by Johnny Olszewski, who recently was sworn into Congress. The council requested that all applicants for the position commit not to run in 2026. 'The Baltimore County executive — and county executives in the state of Maryland, period — are very powerful positions,' Hartley said, both because of the powers of the office itself, and because the position can 'skyrocket a person into a higher-level office.' ____
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Local students to represent Oregon in ‘We The People' civics competition
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Students from Portland the Salem area will be representing Oregon in a national civics competition. 'We The People' is an event in which students take part in a mock congressional hearing. One of the teams that won state finals will be joining AM Extra with more on their journey to nationals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
