More than 75 high school students from across Missouri competed Monday to showcase their civics and government knowledge in The Missouri Bar’s annual We the People and Show Me the Constitution competitions. Joplin South High School qualified to represent Missouri at the We the People national competition in April in Washington, D.C. During competition, which
The Supreme Court of Missouri’s Committee on Civic Education is seeking applicants for The Constitution Project, a statewide competition for high school students that will be held during the fall 2016 semester and will culminate with championship rounds in Jefferson City. Winners are named at the team and individual level for each discipline, and the
The Missouri Bar Advisory Committee on Citizenship Education recognized eight lawyers for their outstanding contributions to civic education during the Missouri “We the People” and the Constitution state finals held Monday, Jan. 25, in Jefferson City. Stephen Davis, of Arent Fox LLP in Clayton; Doug Hickel, of Summers Compton Wells LLC in St. Louis; Jason
Nixa High School wins state title; Joplin High School and Westminster Christian Academy advance to national competition JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Nearly 50 students representing three Missouri high schools today competed in The Missouri Bar-sponsored “We the People” statewide simulated congressional hearings held at The Missouri Bar Center in Jefferson City. Nixa High School won
