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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
May 22, 2025
Oregon High School Students Win National Finals of 'We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution'
TLDR
- Students from Lincoln High School and Sprague High School won the Center for Civic Education's National Finals competition, showcasing their knowledge and skills.
- Teams qualify for nationals by winning state competitions or through 'wild card' selection, participating in simulated congressional hearings based on the textbook.
- The event promotes civic education, creating engaged and knowledgeable participants in the democratic process, ensuring the principles our country was founded on remain in place.
- Attorney Israel Piedra, a former participant, served as a judge, impressed by the insight and preparation demonstrated by the competing teams.
Impact - Why it Matters
This news highlights the success of high school students in understanding and applying constitutional principles. It showcases the importance of civic education in shaping future leaders and ensuring the preservation of the country's founding principles.
Summary
Oregon's Lincoln High School and Sprague High School students win Center for Civic Education's National Finals of 'We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution'. Participants attend simulated congressional hearings and are judged on their knowledge of the Constitution. Attorney Israel Piedra of Welts, White, & Fontaine, P.C. praises the teams' preparation and insight.
Source Statement
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