THE DREADED STUDENT QUESTION

“ Why do I need
to learn this? ”

For math and science it makes sense, but for civics it should be obvious.

Learning government isn't just an A grade thing.
It's about creating A+ citizens.

Give them a reason to care
A student with a raised hand taking part in a classroom discussion

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Press Release

Bringing State Legislation Into Civic Education.

Introducing a new approach to civic education.

Newsweek Founder Perspective

Civic Education: Beyond Memorization, Understanding Government.

An opinion piece by Adrian Menard, Founder & CEO of Legislative Labs, published in Newsweek.

WE TRY...

  • Mock government sessions
  • Show News Clips
  • Politics Conversations
  • Watch Hamilton

...BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK.

Bring the Statehouse
to the schoolhouse.

TURN

“Why does this matter?”

INTO

“Here’s what I think.”

Legislative Labs Classroom chamber board projected on screen.
MAKE A CASE“A later start could help students arrive ready to learn.”
CONSIDER THE TRADEOFF“How would that affect bus schedules and after-school activities?”

Illustrative discussion

“I didn’t know what that student’s voice sounded like. He hasn’t said anything all semester.”

Central Valley High School teacher after a Legislative Labs Classroom session.

Create the room
where it happens.

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Explore detailed alignment between the Legislative Labs learning cycle and State Social Studies standards for grades 6-12.

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