Overview: This video explores the groundbreaking work of educator Isidore Starr and his efforts to transform civics education from rote memorization into active, issue-based learning. Through discussions of Supreme Court cases, mock trials, and controversial issues, Starr empowered students to think critically about liberty, justice, equality, property, and power. Set against the backdrop of McCarthy-era fear and censorship, the video highlights how Starr’s innovative approach helped shape modern civic and law-related education, encouraging students to embrace their role as informed and engaged citizens. Created in collaboration with the Centre for Education, Law & Society, Simon Fraser University.
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House page, Arnav Goswami, wants to understand how legislators are dealing with the impacts of data centers on the environment and the economy. Senator Shewmake (D), Chair of the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee and Representative John Ley (R), of the House Environment and Energy Committee share their ideas about how Washington can capitalize on the benefits of data centers while also dealing with the challenges of energy consumption.
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In the State of Washington, the government operates under the system of checks and balances; the three branches of government are co-equal branches of government. The legislature writes the laws, the executive branch implements the laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws. These checks and balances can cause tensions within the government as bills are passed into law. These discussions are often on full display in the talks regarding the budget, which is the way that the government displays its priorities. In this 10 minute mini-documentary, learn about how the legislature and the executive branch work together to pass the budget that funds the services of the state of Washington. Essential Questions:
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Washington State is one of the only states in the nation that has a Top Two Primary for all of its Statewide Elected positions, Congressional positions, and Legislative positions. Held in the August preceding a November election, the top two winners of the primary regardless of political party move on to the general election. Washington State has conducted this type of primary for almost 20 years. Essential Questions:
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