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Legislative Scholar Program wraps up in Olympia

legislative scholar programWhile most students are out of school enjoying their summer break, many teachers are using this time to further develop their skills and create lesson plans for the upcoming school year.

One of the many ways teachers can increase their state government knowledge and create new lesson plans is through the Washington State Legislative Scholar Program.

The scholar program is a week-long workshop held every July for civics, social studies, history, and government teachers in Washington. The workshop provides hands-on lessons about how state government operates.

Through mock committee exercises, guest presentations, lesson planning, and discussions with lawmakers, educators increase their knowledge of civic education and bring these experiences back to their classrooms.

The scholar program is a unique professional development opportunity for teachers, but don’t take our word for it.

“This is by far the best training I’ve had on government. It was so comprehensive, so detailed, and so useful to me as a classroom teacher that I will recommend it highly to my fellow teachers without hesitation.”

-Anthony Long, A.C. Davis High School, Yakima

Click here to see more photos of this year’s Legislative Scholar Program on our Facebook page.

Visit the Washington State Legislature page to learn more about the program.