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WELCOME
The Michigan Center for Civic Education
(the Center) is a non-partisan 501(C) 3 corporation, established in 1982 as
Michigan’s
premier organization solely dedicated to preparing an active and informed
citizenry.
The Center's mission is
to promote and support the development of responsible citizens through
study of civics, government, and law, in elementary and secondary schools.
The Center offers
programs and instructional materials aimed at providing young people with
the knowledge, and the opportunity to practice the skills necessary for
effective citizenship in a democracy.
Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournaments
The 2008
Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament Champion is Kalamazoo Central
High School The team emerged victorious after their
final round against Forest Hills Eastern high School held at the Veterans
Memorial Courthouse in Lansing
on March 15, 2008
For more
information contact Jim Troost, Director or Programs at jim.troost@oakland.k12.mi.us
Upcoming Events
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We the
People National Finals
Washington DC
May 3 – 5, 2008
Good
Luck East
Grand Rapids High School!
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Project
Citizen Portfolio Evaluations
Lansing, MI
May 12, 2008
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Project
Citizen Hearings
Lansing, MI
May 13, 2008
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We The
People Elementary and Middle School Showcase
Lansing, MI
May 19, 2008
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Michigan
We the People Summer Institute
James
Madison’s Montpelier,
Virginia
July 28-31, 2008
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2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI - 48328
Telephone: 248.209.2325
Fax: 248.209.2436
ccel@oakland.k12.mi.us
Linda
J. Start
Executive Director
James
R. Troost
Director of Programs
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