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A dozen social studies teachers from across the state traveled to the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday to get a behind-the-scenes look at the judiciary and fresh ideas on civics education.

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 13, 2023 As middle schools across the state prepare to implement the new civics curriculum for sixth graders,

Students from five Indiana schools will be participating in the national “We the People: The Citizen and on the Constitution” competitions that begin this week.

A new middle school civics course will be required for Indiana students.

More than 900 Indiana students representing 14 middle and 14 high schools will gather in downtown Indianapolis next week to showcase their knowledge of the U.S Constitution.

More than 500 middle and high school students will participate this week in the Indiana Bar Foundation’s We the People state competition.