We invite you to join the Center for Civic Education at the We the People National Invitational, April 29 – May 3, 2016. Over the course of five days, high school classes from throughout the country will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of civics and government. Modeled after the highly successful We the People National Finals program, which just completed its 28th annual competition, the National Invitational gives each student the opportunity to participate in simulated congressional hearings and experience our nation’s capital. Your class may compete at the national level without winning your state competition.
This event is open to all high school classes that will participate in a competitive hearing at the district, regional, or state level during the 2015-16 school year. This is your chance to broaden your students’ views, exposing them to an entirely new way of learning beyond your classroom walls. You can be the teacher who brings civics to life for your students!
STATE COMPETITORS: Make plans now and guarantee your space to compete in Washington, D.C., in the spring. Should your class win at the state level, your registration can shift automatically from the National Invitational to the National Finals, but either way you will compete at the national level.
HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL INVITATIONAL DETAILS
Join us at the event of a lifetime!
- Have your students compete with high school students from throughout the country
- Expose your students to historical and current constitutional issues
- Demonstrate your students’ knowledge of civics and government as they testify before a panel of distinguished judges from throughout the country
- Enjoy two days of congressional hearings on the George Mason University campus
Experience all that Washington, D.C. has to offer
Create lifelong memories for you and your students! Not only will your students enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience, but you’ll be able to watch your classroom lessons come to life as you explore our nation’s capital. You and your students will have a blast in Washington, D.C.! The Center for Civic Education will be supported by WorldStrides in managing all aspects of the program again this year. For nearly 50 years, WorldStrides has provided educational travel programs to over six million elementary, middle, high school, and university students. Some highlights of Washington, D.C., include:
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Mount Vernon
- Capitol Building
- Supreme Court
- Library of Congress
- White House
- Washington Monument Memorial Tour
- Smithsonian Museum of American History
- National Cathedral
- Embassy Row
You can make this happen for you and your students!
- Take advantage of WorldStrides’ Gift of Education program, its most successful fundraising tool that has helped some participants raise 100% of their funds for their trip.
- Feel at ease knowing that your Account Manager will support you before, during, and after your program
Earn rewards while traveling with your students!
- Teachers travel and participate in the competition for free
- Earn free professional development
From promotion to fundraising ideas, your personal Account Manager will support you every step of the way. Fill out the form to get started today!
Are you a middle school teacher interested in the Middle School National Invitational? Click here.