Programs
The West Virginia Civic Education Foundation supports two nationally recognized civic education programs that empower West Virginia students to become informed, engaged citizens and has been awarded numerous research grants implemented in West Virginia testing the efficacy of the inquiry model for teachers and students in grades 3-12 and expanding on lessons to reach all learners.
Project Citizen
An interactive civic education program available for students in grades 4-12 that helps students learn how to monitor and influence public policy. Students work together identify problems in their community and develop action plans to address them.
Project Community
An expansion of the Project Citizen curriculum for students in grades 4-8 that integrates media literacy with hands-on engagement in public policy.
We The People
A comprehensive curriculum that promotes civic competence and responsibility. Students examine constitutional principles and engage in simulated congressional hearings to demonstrate their understanding of government and citizenship.
Civics that Empowers All Students
Civics that Empowers All Students is a federally funded program supporting effective educator development through the We the People curriculum, providing paid professional learning for elementary and middle school teachers.
James Madison Legacy Project
The James Madison Legacy Project provides professional development and civic education resources focused on simulated congressional hearings, building students’ ability to evaluate complex text and construct coherent arguments.
James Madison Legacy Project Expansion
The James Madison Legacy Project Expansion extends the JMLP program to underserved students — English learners, students with disabilities, and students of color — through summer institutes and yearlong professional learning communities.
Moonshot
The West Virginia Civic Education Foundation was awarded a Remaking Learning grant, called Moonshot. Moonshot Grants were inspired by the original moonshot effort to carry humans to the Moon. Using the Project Citizen curriculum, the educators were tasked with learning and teaching the Project Citizen curriculum and taking the risks of integrating the activities with people in the community of differing generations to develop plans for community improvement.