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    Slideshow: We the People National Finals 2010 Exciting moments from the 2010 We the People National Finals in Washington, D.C. [3 minutes]
    Dr. Lee Dr. Lee Ae-ran went from North Korean prisoner to become the first refugee to run for office in South Korea’s national assembly and the ...[9 minutes]
    China PC The Center for Civic Education led a delegation of participants from four countries to China recently to take part in the International Forum on Civic ...[2 minutes]
    Arvin Students Overcome Challenges, Excel in Civics In this brief video, students from California's Arvin High School demonstrate how they overcame adversity and mastered the principles of American constitutional democracy using the ...[6 minutes]
    The Childrens March of 1963 - Chapter 2(Janice Kelsey) OVERVIEW:
    In this interview, civil rights movement foot soldier, Janice Kelsey, describes her experience in The Children’s March of 1963.

    CHAPTER ...[6 minutes]
    The Childrens March of 1963 - Chapter 1 (Janice Kelsey) OVERVIEW:
    In this interview, civil rights movement foot soldier, Janice Kelsey, describes her experience in The Children’s March of 1963.

    CHAPTER ...[8 minutes]
    2009 We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals (Part 2 of 2) In addition to brief views of the U.S. Capitol and the Rayburn House Office Building in which the final competition rounds were held, this video ...[5 minutes]
    We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Simulated Congressional Hearing Timer Training These guidelines help timers become familiar with procedures for timing a simulated congressional hearing.
    © Stockphoto.com/fvelez, © Stockphoto.com/estebanpalladino, © ...[4 minutes]
    2009 We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals (Part 1 of 2) View a compilation of excerpts from interviews with participants of the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution national competition finals, including judges, teachers, ...[7 minutes]
    Abraham Lincoln Supplement video In this brief interview, John J. Patrick, Professor Emeritus of Education at Indiana University, discusses the Abraham Lincoln Supplement, a short lesson sponsored by the ...[1 minute]
    2008 American Civic Education Teacher Awards Three teachers from California, Kentucky and Montana are the recipients of the 2008 American Civic Education Teacher Awards, recognizing their exemplary work preparing young people ...[18 minutes]
    Understanding Congress In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[34 minutes]
    The Informal Political Process In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[26 minutes]
    The Role of the U.S. Senate In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[17 minutes]
    The Role of the U.S. House of Representatives In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[20 minutes]
    The Role of State Legislatures In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[28 minutes]
    Citizen Participation in State Legislatures (Hon. Rosie Berger) In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[9 minutes]
    The Role of Education in a Representative Democracy In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[34 minutes]
    Citizen Participation in State Legislatures(Hon. Leticia Van de Putte) In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[29 minutes]
    The Philosophical Foundation of Representative Democracy In July 2008, the Alliance for Representative Democracy launched a professional development initiative on the curricular programs of the Center for Civic Education, the Center ...[28 minutes]
    The John Marshall Seminar: The Man and his Judicial Philosophy The John Marshall Seminar: The Man and his Judicial Philosophy is an annual professional development program in Richmond, Virginia. Teachers from throughout the country learn ...[34 minutes]
    Excerpts from Thomas Mann's speech Scholars Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein are co-authors of The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on ...[12 minutes]
    Excerpts from Norman Ornstein's speech Scholars Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein are co-authors of The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on ...[7 minutes]
    Project Citizen Philippines Project Citizen in the Philippines [8 minutes]
    We the People...2008 NH State Competition This video, produced by the New Hampshire Bar Association, gives an overview of the state's We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution ...[4 minutes]
    Promoting the Principles and Practice of Democracy Promoting the Principles and Practice of Democracy chronicles the Center for Civic Education's history, mission, and accomplishments. The video surveys the positive impact of the ...[18 minutes]
    Project Citizen in Stanislaus County, Calif. The Stanislaus County Office of Education's Making the Grade television series looks at civic education programming in this central California school district. This installment of ...[11 minutes]
    We the People: A Seminar on Civil Rights The Center for Civic Education has teamed up with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education to offer ...[37 minutes]
    Carl Bertelsmann Prize 2007 - Civic Engagement In this brief profile of Project Citizen produced by Germany’s Bertelsmann Foundation, New York students Anthony Dimopoulos, 14, and Patty Grippi, 10, speak about their ...[9 minutes]
    2007 American Civic Education Teacher Awards Three teachers from California, Illinois and Tennessee are the recipients of the 2007 American Civic Education Teacher Awards, recognizing their exemplary work preparing young people ...[17 minutes]
    Civic Mission of Schools, Stanislaus County, Calif. In Stanislaus County, California, We the People: Project Citizen students at Empire Elementary School and Yolo Middle School tackle the problems of lunchroom waste and ...[27 minutes]
    "The World We Want": Project Citizen Documentary Trailer Independent Film Producer and former Disney executive Patrick Davidson is producing a documentary film about students around the world participating in the Center ...[18 minutes]
    "The World We Want": Project Citizen Documentary Trailer Independent Film Producer and former Disney executive Patrick Davidson is producing a documentary film about students around the world participating in the Center ...[4 minutes]
    "The World We Want": Project Citizen Documentary Site Previews Independent Film Producer and former Disney executive Patrick Davidson is producing a documentary film about students around the world participating in the Center ...[15 minutes]
    Missouri Project Citizen Students Take on Tobacco and Kids This video produced by Youth Empowerment in Action describes the antitobacco efforts of three groups of Project Citizen students in Missouri. At Jennings High ...[3 minutes]
    Foundations of Democracy - Allentown, PA The Center’s School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program uses civic education to help students develop critical thinking, cooperative-learning, and group problem-solving skills. This video shows ...[8 minutes]
    Project Citizen in Latin America Project Citizen is a civic education curricular program created by the Center for Civic Education that has been adapted and implemented in more than 60 ...[13 minutes]
    Project Citizen in Latin America (English subtitles) Project Citizen is a civic education curricular program created by the Center for Civic Education that has been adapted and implemented in more than 60 ...[13 minutes]
    Hialeah Middle School presentation to Florida House of Representatives On April 11, 2007, students from Jackie Viana’s Project Citizen class at Hialeah Middle School in Hialeah, Florida, presented HB 811 to the Florida ...[10 minutes]
    We the People: Elementary School Simulated Congressional Hearing As one educator describes it, the We the People simulated congressional hearings let students take what they learn and put it in action. Witness the ...[8 minutes]
    We the People: Middle School Simulated Congressional Hearing Teachers assert that the We the People program helps students develop writing, research, and teamwork skills. Observe the accomplishments of these middle school students ...[11 minutes]
    We the People: The Citizen and The Constitution Guidelines for Judges Judges are important participants in the success of We the People simulated congressional hearings. These volunteers bring a mature understanding of constitutional issues and represent ...[15 minutes]
    We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution High School Hearing After months of in-depth study, research, and preparation, We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution students display their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and ...[16 minutes]
    Overview of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution See how We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution can help young people become engaged and responsible citizens. Watch high school students ...[3 minutes]
    2006 American Civic Education Teacher Awards Teachers from Indiana, Kentucky and Maryland are recipients of the inaugural American Civic Education Teacher Awards, recognizing their exemplary work preparing young people ...[14 minutes]
    Second Annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education On December 4–6, 2004, in Washington, D.C., more than 400 participants, including delegations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, assembled ...[19 minutes]
    First Annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education More than 350 state officials, legislators, and educational leaders from across the country attended the First Annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education in ...[13 minutes]
    Project Citizen in Kentucky Video submitted by Project Citizen in Kentucky. [28 minutes]


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