Capitol Classroom PLUS is a series of short explainer videos and resources that give a guided tour of Washington state’s policymaking process – In real time during the legislative session, from bill filing, to public testimony, and final passage off the House and Senate Floors and on to the Governor’s desk.
Each week of the legislative session, Legislative Pages research, and bring questions to Democrat and Republican leadership, getting you both sides of the issues in this 3-6 min video shorts series.
Stay tuned to On The Issues 2025 for fresh content each Friday when we’ll be posting new episodes throughout the 2025 Legislative Session. Perfect for kick starting discussion in the classroom, and providing insight into the current policymaking process.
Civics Resources for Learners of all Ages:

Teach With TVW provides civics resources for Washington State social studies teachers. Our short explainer videos provide Washington State middle school and high school teachers with the tools to teach key aspects of Washington state civics and government, and include curriculum on statewide elections. Dozens of five-minute videos cover everything from the structure of our State government to the balance of power and how to sign up and testify before a committee.
Civics Curriculum for Middle and High School:
Looking for civics lesson plans that are easy to scaffold for your students? Teachers can tailor Teach with TVW’s curricula to fit most any middle school or high school class. Our lesson plans engage students in the issues that affect their daily lives.
Student Driven Programs:


We offer FREE interactive civics programs for teachers to engage students with their state government. Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW to prepare the next generation of civic leaders and engaged citizens.

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Our Emmy® award winning documentaries and civics modules help students understand how state government works and get a deeper look into issues effecting Washington.









