Colorado We the People Program

Program Update: Colorado High School We the People Program:

This past spring, Congress did not renew funding for the WTP or Project Citizen programs. Using donations and school registration fees, we were able to continue the WTP competitive program.

Simulated Congressional Hearings were held throughout the state in November 2011:

Nov. 12 -

District 3: Western Colorado Community College, Grand Junction

Nov. 15 -

District 1: Trinity Education Center, Denver

Nov. 17 -

District 2: Adams County School District 12 Staff Development Center, Thornton

Nov. 18 -

District 5: Colorado Mountain College, Buena Vista

Nov. 18 -

District 4: Aims Community Education Foundation, Greeley

Nov. 22 -

Districts 6/7: Cherry Creek Schools Instructional Support Center, Centennial

The Colorado State Finals were held at the State Capitol on Dec. 12, 2011. First place: East High School; Second place: Grandview High School; Third place: Northglenn High School.

For information about the WTP program, please contact Jackie Johnson.

Please make a donation to continue the Colorado WTP program!