Insurance Commissioner
Learn the role of Washington State’s Insurance Commissioner and how the office protects consumers.
Lesson Plan
Middle-income Affordability Gap (2026)
Explore the middle-income affordability gap and how Washington State supports families who need help paying for college.
Discussion Questions
What is a Companion Bill?
Learn what companion bills are and how they move through the Washington State legislative process.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Learn the role of Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction and how OSPI supports public schools.
Lesson Plan
Addressing Partisanship (2025)
Explore partisanship in Washington State elections and hear bipartisan perspectives on improving government and public trust.
Discussion Questions
Documentary
A Question of Faith: Washington’s Electoral College
Explore Washington’s Electoral College and how electors choose the president in this Emmy-winning documentary.
Ballot Hand Recount
See how WA State's ballot recall is resolved through the 2024 Lands Commissioner race mandatory recount, and the oversight involved.
Lesson Plan
Short Session Look Ahead
Get ready for Washington State’s 2026 short session and learn how the biennium shapes legislative priorities and timelines.
Lesson Plan
16. The State Budget(s)
Learn about Washington State’s three budgets and how lawmakers plan and fund government priorities.
Discussion Questions
The Second Half
Learn how bills move through the second chamber in Washington State and why amendments and timing shape their chances of passing.
Discussion Questions
Veteran & First Responder Assistance (2025)
Explore housing assistance for veterans and first responders in Washington State and how lawmakers address access and affordability.
Discussion Questions
Affordability & Quality (2025)
Explore healthcare affordability and quality in Washington State and hear perspectives on improving access and care.
Discussion Questions
What is the Rules Committee?
Learn how the Rules Committee controls which bills advance in the Washington State legislative process.
Unit
Precinct Committee Officers
Explore the role and responsibilities partisan PCOs, and investigate political viewpoints and how one can get involved in local politics.
Lesson Plan
Discussion Questions
Multiple Videos
Gun Rights & Effective Background Checks (2026)
Explore firearm background checks in Washington State and how lawmakers balance public safety with gun rights.
Discussion Questions
Documentary
Finding Common Ground – Lesson Plan
Examine different ways that tribal nations, the Washington State government, and other stakeholders have come together to navigate conflict.
Lesson Plan
12. The Floor: What is Decorum??
Learn what decorum means on the legislative floor and how rules guide respectful debate in Washington State.
Discussion Questions
Insurance Age Gap (2025)
Explore healthcare funding in Washington State and how federal and state roles impact coverage and affordability.
Discussion Questions
What is a Precinct Committee Officer?
Learn how Precinct Committee Officers play a part in party business at every level of our democracy.
The Washington State Constitution
Learn how Washington’s Constitution shapes state government and what makes it unique among U.S. state constitutions.
Discussion Questions
Youth Mental Health & AI Policies (2026)
Explore youth mental health and AI policy in Washington State and how lawmakers address technology’s impact on youth.
Discussion Questions
How does a group email the whole committee?
Learn how groups can effectively email legislative committees during the Washington State lawmaking process.
Signing up to Testify
Learn how to sign up to testify on a bill and share your voice in Washington State’s legislative process.
Legislative Committees
How do legislative committees shape lawmaking in Washington State? Learn how bills move, change, or die in committee.
Discussion Questions
Voter’s Pamphlet and Video Guide
Learn about informational resources provided to voters prior to elections, and how that information is gathered and validated.
Lesson Plan
Discussion Questions
Green Energy Incentives (2025)
Ella Garcelon asks House Environment & Energy Committee leadership about the impacts of Green Energy Incentives.
Discussion Questions
SERIES
Legacy Videos
Some legacy educational modules explaining the different aspects of the Legislative Branch and Washington State Government.
Multiple Videos
Washington’s Legislative Branch
This legacy video explains: How does Washington State’s legislative branch function? And how does it differ from the U.S. Congress.
Discussion Questions
Redistricting in Washington State
Examine legislative redistricting in Washington State and how the bipartisan redistricting committee works and the power of court challege.
Lesson Plan
Discussion Questions
SERIES
Capitol Classroom Highlights
Explore highlights from Capitol Classroom and learn about Washington State’s legislative process from volunteer lobbyists.
Multiple Videos
Unit
Higher Education & Workforce Development (2025)
Explore higher education and workforce policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
Lesson Plan
Multiple Videos
Documentary
Washington State Supreme Justice Documentary
Explore Washington’s Supreme Court through the landmark Gardner v. Loomis case in this Emmy-winning documentary.
Superior Court – WA Courts
Learn how Superior Courts handle major criminal and civil cases in Washington State’s judicial system.
Discussion Questions
What’s in my letter to the Committee?
Learn from an expert lobbyist what should be in your letter to a legislative committee advocating your position on a bill.
Documentary
Isidore Starr: Leading a Revolution in Civics
Explore Isidore Starr’s impact on civics education and his legacy as a leader in law-related education.
Intercity Rail Development (2026)
Explore intercity rail development in Washington State and how lawmakers address funding, demand, and infrastructure.
Discussion Questions