Texas Pilot - Interest Form: We the People Inquiry Companion

Do you live in Texas? Do you teach middle school or high school government, civics, or U.S. history? 

We are calling on our Texas social studies teachers in the great state of Texas to help shape civic education through the We the People curricular program. We cordially invite you to participate in a pilot program using a brand-new inquiry-based resource to integrate the We the People program into your class.  Focused on engaging strategies and civics inquiry-based pedagogies for diverse learners, learn how We the People is a transformative experience for both teachers and students. 

Benefits of Participation 

  • Free class set of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution texts (or digital e-book access through Actively Learn)

  • Print and digital We the People Inquiry Companion

  • Participation stipends for professional development participation and pilot completion

  • Ongoing professional learning including virtual and in-person options  

  • Travel stipends and substitute pay for in-person professional learning

  • Mentorship from expert We the People teachers

  • Deeper connection to the Center for Civic Education, our national networks and support from Center staff

  • Other collaborative opportunities with teachers in your state!

    • *We especially encourage you to sign up together with a colleague! * 

Participation Requirements

  • Texas social studies teacher (public, charter, or private school)

  • Teach underrepresented populations (students of color, low-income, indigenous populations, English learners, students with disabilities, other impacted populations)

  • Currently teach civics, government, U.S. history in grades 6-12

  • Will teach a significant portion of the course in the spring semester

  • Availability to participate in professional learning and mentor support from January -June 2024.

Interested? Want to learn more? Complete this interest form by November 15th and read below for more details.

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Are you interested in participating in the We the People Teaching Companion Pilot? *
Are you expressing interest on behalf of a team of teachers, school, or district? (e.g. all your government/civics teachers) *
If you responded on behalf of multiple teachers, please indicate below how many other teachers (in your school or district) could potentially join in the pilot.
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Last Name *
Phone Number  *
School Name *
School Address *
School's City *
School's State*
School's Zipcode*
What grade level(s) do you teach? Check all that apply. *
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What best describes your civics/ government/history or We the People teaching context. Check all that apply. *
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What best describes your scheduling. Check all that apply. *
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When does semester two begin? *
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What racial groups describe you? *
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What best describes your geographic teaching context? *
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Do you teach classes with underserved students?  This may include students of color, students living in poverty (or in Title 1 schools), students with disabilities, multilingual learners, migrant students, students in foster care, students performing significantly below grade level, or other underserved groups (students experiencing food or housing insecurity, neurodivergent students, etc.)? 
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Have you previously received training in or used the We the People curricular program?  (Previous We the People experience is NOT a requirement. Check all that apply.) *
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Would you be interested in future opportunities to collaborate on lessons and resources for We the People?  *

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