We The People California

California We the People and Project Citizen is committed to delivering quality civic education professional development for teachers and curriculum to the students of California. It is aligned with the California History Social Science Framework. CAWTP operates with the Center for Civic education a national nonprofit that has developed innovative based curriculum and teacher support since 1987.

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The We the People program promotes civic competence and responsibility among the state’s upper elementary and secondary students. We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution focuses on the United States Constitution and its application. Students not only have to know the Constitution but be able to discuss its relevance, citing court cases and historical facts to support their assertions. It uses authentic assessment in the form of a simulated Congressional hearing and promoting civic discourse. Classes may choose to compete in a state wide competition, the winner of which competes at the National level in Washington D.C.

Project Citizen is an interdisciplinary curricular program for middle, secondary, and post-secondary students, youth organizations, and adult groups that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps participants learn how to monitor and influence public policy. In the process, they develop support for democratic values and principles, tolerance, and feelings of political efficacy. Students may choose to participate in a National Showcase.

We the People and Project Citizen help satisfy the criterion for the California State Seal of Civic engagement.

Upcoming professional development opportunities

June 18- June 23, 2023 • Hawai’i

We the People: Civics That Empowers All Students

Become part of the We the People network—a nationwide K-12 civic education professional development and implementation network, impacting more than 100,000 teachers and 30 million students since inception!

We are FULL. Thank you for your interest!

Support CAWTP

CAWTP is a 501c3 nonprofit and depends on donations and grants to provide services.

We the People National Finals TOP TEN! In ascending order:

10. Arizona
9. California Wild Amador Valley
8. Connecticut
7. Washington
6. Oregon Wild
5. Wisconsin
4. Colorado
3. California Foothill
2. Oregon
1. Virginia

Congratulations!

to all the teams. It is such a huge amount of work. It warms my heart to see you all up there.A big shout out to Amador Valley (9th) Stacey Sklar, and Foothill (3rd) Graham McBride and Jeremy Detamore, our Pleasanton CA teams!

California We the People State Finals

February 3-4 • Sacramento, CA

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CAWTP Champions

Foothill High School
Coaches Graham McBride
& Jeremy Detamore

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CAWTP Wild Card

Amador Valley High School
Coach Stacey Sklar

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CAWTP Third Place

Centennial High School
Coach Joseph Biron

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Unit Awards

Unit 3
Coach Stacey Sklar

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Unit Awards

Unit 1
Coach Megan Leahy

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Unit Awards

Unit 5
Coach Nick Hernandez

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Unit Awards

Unit 3
Coach Joseph Biron

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Unit Awards

Unit 2
Coaches Graham McBride
& Jeremy Detamore

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Unit Awards

Unit 6
Coach John Hansen

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Unit Awards

Unit 2
Coach Angela Ward

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Shaw Family Service Award Winners

Juliana Jordon, Pacifica Christian
Laura Zhang, Arvin
Jimena Garcia, Arcadia
Bhargavi Gulia, Centennial
Annabelle Kim, Foothill
Vivian Tamayo, Golden Valley
Adam Frerich, Amador Valley

California - We the People2 weeks ago

Are there actually people in town that don't know this? PBS is airing a 4 episode on the state of civic education in the United States today. They followed a variety of We the People teams throughout the country from the entire the spectrum of political positions. It is an uplifting documentary highlighting CIVIL DISCOURSE. It is wonderful to see young people understand and apply Constitutional principles. This will make your heart sing and when you realize that TWO of the teams they followed are from CA, Amador Valley High School Comp Civics and Foothill We the People you will burst with pride. Please pass on the word. And if you are looking for a place to make a donation that truly makes a difference, look no further: Center for Civic Education. We are a non profit that provides quality professional development to teachers so they can deliver this very important content to students! Questions are welcome!

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California - We the People3 weeks ago

Today is Constitution Day! It’s also National register to vote day! That is no coincidence. It’s a good day to check your registration! It’s also a great day to reach out to those in states where voter registration processes have changed to encourage people to verify their registration.

Of course, it is also a great day to make sure the young people we know are registered and know the law. Visit the Secretary of State websites to check eligibility. As long as they meet the residency requirements, they may vote in the state where attending school.

I understand the assignment. Let’s celebrate the Constitution! Vote!

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California - We the People4 weeks ago

Every teacher should have these moments. In 2018 I did a series of podcasts for NPR (see below). They are updating why voting matters and asked if they could use some of the interview, (of course.) The producer told me:

". . . I'm building in your argument for showing up to rep your demographic so that politicians will pay attention/cater to your demographic. It is to this day the ONLY argument I have found that works with the truly intractable "my vote doesn't matter" voters I have encountered."

There is something about knowing that words I have uttered has made a difference in something I think is so important to our constitutional democracy. The original podcast from 2018 is below:

Touched me in a way I can't describe.

Midterm Edition: Why Vote? — Civics 101: A Podcast

Note: There is an updated version of this episode called “Why you should vote, even when they don’t want you to,” published in 2022. We've told you that midterm elections matter. But the truth is, midterms only matter to you -- and you only matter to your legislators -- if you show up at the p...

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California - We the People1 month ago

I had an exchange with someone who mentioned that her college age child was told she could not register in AZ because she was not a permanent resident and was not self sufficient. That struck me as illegal so I did a little research. The college student is being LIED to about the requirements. I went to the AZ SOS website and found the qualifications.

Print this out and take it to the Registrar of Voters. Don't let them take your right to vote away.

I can't find the original post so please pass this on, especially if you live in AZ or have friends there!

Voters | Arizona Secretary of State

Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results 2024 Candidate Info November 5, 2024 General Election Day Home Elections Voters Voters Registration Requirements Qualifications for Registration Qualifications for Registration To register to vote in Arizona you must meet the following qualifications (A.R.S.....

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Upcoming professional development opportunities

June 18- June 23, 2023 • Hawai’i

We the People: Civics That Empowers All Students

We are FULL. Thank you for your interest!

Support CAWTP

CAWTP is a 501c3 nonprofit and depends on donations and grants to provide services.

We the People National Finals TOP TEN! In ascending order:

10. Arizona 9. California Wild Amador Valley 8. Connecticut 7. Washington 6. Oregon Wild 5. Wisconsin 4. Colorado 3. California Foothill 2. Oregon 1. Virginia

Congratulations!

California We the People State Finals

February 3-4 • Sacramento, CA

10. Arizona
9. California Wild Amador Valley
8. Connecticut
7. Washington
6. Oregon Wild
5. Wisconsin
4. Colorado
3. California Foothill
2. Oregon
1. Virginia