# Michigan Center For Civic Education > The Michigan Center for Civic Education champions education for active and informed engagement in the practice of democracy. ## Posts - [MiVoice MiVote!](https://miciviced.org/mivoice-mivote/): The MiVoice MiVote Toolkit has been released! Learn more about the new PA 258 mandates and ways not only to meet the new the law but how to ensure election and voting education thrive in your school. - [2024 Civic Education Reception](https://miciviced.org/2024-civic-education-reception/): Celebrate a year of civic learning with the Michigan Center for Civic Education! March 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Lansing – on the evening before Mock Trial state finals. Join us to honor teachers, students, donors, volunteers, and all those impacting present and future civic communities.  Opportunities are available to sponsor as well. Register here! - [Congratulations, We the People Students!](https://miciviced.org/congratulations-we-the-people-students-2/): Congratulations to the 2024 We the People Students! January 12, 2024, 5 schools participated in the We the People State Finals and Showcase. Schools participating included: East Grand Rapids High School, Mr. Adam Horos East Kentwood High School, Mr. Justin Robbins Pioneer High School, Mr. Alex Constantelos Marian High School, Mr. Tim Wallace Richmond High School, Dr. Mark Ladd The results: Honorable Mentions: Marian and Richmond High Schools 3rd Place: East Grand Rapids High School 2nd: Pioneer High School 2024 State Champions: East Kentwood High School   Thank you to all our judges and facilitators who make this possible. MCCE extends […] - [Mock Trial Case Materials are Available!](https://miciviced.org/mock-trial-case-materials-are-available/): The 2022-2023 Mock Trial season begins! Please visit the Mock Trial page to download the 2024 civil case.  Guard your gnomes – the drones are coming! Happy Trialing! - [We the Students - Michigan's We the People Program School Registration is Open!](https://miciviced.org/we-the-students-michigans-we-the-people-program-school-registration-is-open/): Colleagues in Civic Education, We hope this finds you well!  We are so excited for this year’s We the Students – Michigan’s We the People program. This note serves to inform the public about volunteer opportunities, school registration, and process information. Volunteer Opportunities. You are needed! Do you enjoy Constitutional and current event questions? Please bring your Constitutional and field expertise to volunteer. Visit https://miciviced.org/programs/we-the-people/ and click the second orange button to sign up! School Registration is Open! Please visit https://miciviced.org/programs/we-the-people/ and click on the school registration button! Virtual. As of September 1, 2021, the We the People events are being scheduled […] - [Michigan Represents at the 2021 National Mock Trial Championship](https://miciviced.org/michigan-represents-at-the-2021-national-mock-trial-championship/): May 15 2021. Michigan’s Ann Arbor Huron High School and Novi High School represented the best of law related education this weekend at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.  Forty-six top finishing state and international teams gathered virtually to showcase their legal knowledge through simulated courtroom hearings.  Michigan has a long history of excellence in both the state and at the national championship.   Ann Arbor Huron High School advanced as Michigan’s State Champion to represent the state at the National Finals. The team performed extremely well with victories against many nationally known powerhouse schools. Led by instructor Mr. Andrew […] - [Project Citizen Showcase Returns](https://miciviced.org/project-citizen-showcase-returns/): Project Citizen returns to Michigan! All schools are welcome to enter the state showcase being held May 7, 2021 (virtually) in conjunction with the Region 3 Project Citizen Research Program. Contact us to submit your portfolio and activate students as change agents through public policy! - [Best Wishes - We the People National Finals!](https://miciviced.org/best-wishes-we-the-people-national-finals/): MCCE and the State of Michigan would like to extend its best wishes for this weekend’s National Finals. Held virtually, Michigan will send two teams to the national finals. Those are: East Grand Rapids –  Teacher, Mr. Adam Horos East Kentwood – Teacher, Mr. Justin Robbins Thank you for representing Michigan! We look forward to learning from you and your rising Constitutional Scholars! - [MCCE Names 2021 State We the People Champions](https://miciviced.org/we-the-people-names-2021-state-champions/): Congratulations to all the schools who participated in the district and/or state competition of We the Students – Michigan’s We the People Constitution Event. Representing Team Michigan at the National Finals are: East Grand Rapids High School (1st Place) and East Kentwood High School (Wildcard and 2nd Place)! Best wishes late April at Nationals. Congratulations also go to: Marion High School Marquette High School Richmond High School Thank you for showcasing the amazing rising Constitutional Scholarship! - [2020 We the People State Showcase and Championship Results!](https://miciviced.org/2020-we-the-people-state-showcase-and-championship-results/): - [Law Day 2019](https://miciviced.org/law-day-2019/): - [Congratulations, We the People Students!](https://miciviced.org/congratulations-we-the-people-students/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Congratulations, We the People rising scholars! January 11, 2020, 9 schools participated in the We the People State Finals and Showcase. Schools participating included: Black River Public Schools, Mr. Alex Constantelos Cesar Chavez Academy, Ms. Cortney Kosmala East Grand Rapids High School, Mr. Adam Horos East Kentwood High School, Mr. Justin Robbins Howell High School, Mr. John Josephson Hudsonville High School, Mr. Colin Sullivan Lamphere High School, Ms. Nichole Bontomasi Marquette Senior High School, Mr. Fred Cole Richmond High School, Dr. Mark Ladd The top four finishing schools were: 4th: East Kentwood High School 3rd: Marquette Senior High School […] - [James Madison Legacy Project Summer Institute: July 23-27](https://miciviced.org/james-madison-legacy-project-summer-institute-july-23-27/): - [Join Us Jan 11-12 in Lansing for Conversations in Civic Education - How "We the Students" become "We the People"](https://miciviced.org/join-us-jan-11-12-in-lansing-for-conversations-in-civic-education-how-we-the-students-become-we-the-people/): - [Sign Up Open for Practice Mock Trial Clinic](https://miciviced.org/sign-up-open-for-practice-mock-trial-clinic/): - [Sign Up Now to be a Mock Trial Judge or Court Officer!](https://miciviced.org/sign-up-now-to-be-a-mock-trial-judge-or-court-officer/): - [Registration Now Open For 2018 Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament](https://miciviced.org/registration-now-open-for-2018-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament/): - [Mock' Madness: Tournament tests trial skills of young students](https://miciviced.org/mock-madness-tournament-tests-trial-skills-of-young-students/): - [Oakland County Bar Foundation Supports Mock Trial](https://miciviced.org/oakland-county-bar-foundation-supports-mock-trial/): - [James Madison Legacy Project: Sign up Now!](https://miciviced.org/james-madison-legacy-project-sign-up-now/): - [East Grand Rapids High School takes We the People Crown](https://miciviced.org/east-grand-rapids-high-school-takes-we-the-people-crown/): - [James Madison Legacy Project Professional Development Opportunity: Sign Up Now!](https://miciviced.org/james-madison-legacy-project-professional-development-opportunity-sign-up-now/): - [Michigan Center for Civic Education Receives Funds to Support Professional Development](https://miciviced.org/michigan-center-for-civic-education-receives-funds-to-support-professional-development/): - [Registration is now open for the 2016 Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament](https://miciviced.org/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2016-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament/): - [Championship Caliber Area mock trial team heading to nationals](https://miciviced.org/championship-caliber-area-mock-trial-team-heading-to-nationals/): - [East Grand Rapids Students finish 8th at the We the People National Finals](https://miciviced.org/east-grand-rapids-students-finish-8th-at-the-we-the-people-national-finals/): - [Northville Montessori Students exhibit Civics Excellence](https://miciviced.org/northville-montessori-students-exhibit-civics-excellence/): - [Registration is now open for the 2015 Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament](https://miciviced.org/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2015-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament/): - [A Transformative Experience: Lamphere High School Teacher and Student Attend Constitution Day Celebration in Washington DC](https://miciviced.org/a-transformative-experience-lamphere-high-school-teacher-and-student-attend-constitution-day-celebration-in-washington-dc/): - [Hillary Baker, East Kentwood High School, receives National Teacher of the Year Award](https://miciviced.org/hillary-baker-east-kentwood-high-school-receives-national-teacher-of-the-year-award/): - [Register Now for the Michigan Joint Social Studies Conference](https://miciviced.org/register-now-for-the-michigan-joint-social-studies-conference/): - [CIRCLE Releases Findings from National Survey of Civics and Government Teachers](https://miciviced.org/circle-releases-findings-from-national-survey-of-civics-and-government-teachers/): - [Civics lesson: Sixth-graders want cell phone ban for drivers in Fenton](https://miciviced.org/civics-lesson-sixth-graders-want-cell-phone-ban-for-drivers-in-fenton/): - ['We the People' team finishes sixth in the nation](https://miciviced.org/we-the-people-team-finishes-sixth-in-the-nation/): - [Ann Arbor Community High School edges out Grand Blanc High School for Michigan Mock Trial Championship](https://miciviced.org/ann-arbor-community-high-school-edges-out-grand-blanc-high-school-for-michigan-mock-trial-championship/): - [Grand Blanc mock trial team seeks verdict of best in state](https://miciviced.org/grand-blanc-mock-trial-team-seeks-verdict-of-best-in-state/): - [Ten Teams Advance to Michigan High School Mock Trial State Finals](https://miciviced.org/ten-teams-advance-to-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-state-finals/): - [Exploring Careers in the Law--Summer Program for High School Students--Now Accepting Applications](https://miciviced.org/exploring-careers-in-the-law-summer-program-for-high-school-students-now-accepting-applications-2/): - [Macomb County court to stage mock trial regional tourney](https://miciviced.org/macomb-county-court-to-stage-mock-trial-regional-tourney/): - [East Grand Rapids High School Reclaims Michigan We the People Crown](https://miciviced.org/east-grand-rapids-high-school-reclaims-michigan-we-the-people-crown/): - [Senator Stabenow Talks Civics At Bloomfield Hills Middle School](https://miciviced.org/senator-stabenow-talks-civics-at-bloomfield-hills-middle-school/): - [Sign up to be a Mock Trial Judge or Court Officer NOW!](https://miciviced.org/sign-up-to-be-a-mock-trial-judge-or-court-officer-now/): - [Howell "We The People" to Participate in District Hearing](https://miciviced.org/howell-we-the-people-to-participate-in-district-hearing/): - [Cortney Kosmala-Jackson, Cesar Chavez Academy High School, awarded 2013 Michigan Civic Education Teacher of the Year](https://miciviced.org/cortney-kosmala-jackson-cesar-chavez-academy-high-school-awarded-2013-michigan-civic-education-teacher-of-the-year/): - [Registration is now open for the 2014 Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament.](https://miciviced.org/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2014-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament/): - [Register Now for the Michigan/Great Lakes Regional Social Studies Conference](https://miciviced.org/register-now-for-the-michigan-great-lakes-regional-social-studies-conference/): - [3Rs program: Grand Rapids Bar Association attorneys will teach GRPS students this year](https://miciviced.org/3rs-program-grand-rapids-bar-association-attorneys-will-teach-grps-students-this-year/): - [We the People Now Available As an Enhanced Ebook](https://miciviced.org/we-the-people-now-available-as-an-enhanced-ebook/): - ["Like" MCCE’s Facebook Page for Resources for Constitution Day](https://miciviced.org/like-mcce-s-facebook-page-for-resources-for-constitution-day/): - [Michigan Department of Education invites high school students to apply for the 52nd annual United States Senate Youth program.](https://miciviced.org/michigan-department-of-education-invites-high-school-students-to-apply-for-the-52nd-annual-united-states-senate-youth-program/): - [Cranbrook Girls Middle School wins first place in statewide Law Day contest](https://miciviced.org/cranbrook-girls-middle-school-wins-first-place-in-statewide-law-day-contest/): - [Nominate the 2013 Civic Education Teacher of the Year](https://miciviced.org/nominate-the-2013-civic-education-teacher-of-the-year/): - [Register Now for the Michigan/Great Lakes Social Studies Conference](https://miciviced.org/register-now-for-the-michigan-great-lakes-social-studies-conference/): - [Save the Date for the Michigan/Great Lakes Social Studies Conference](https://miciviced.org/save-the-date-for-the-michigan-great-lakes-social-studies-conference/): - [Congressional Record Recognition of Michigan We the People State Champions by Hon. Mike Rogers](https://miciviced.org/congressional-record-recognition-of-michigan-we-the-people-state-champions-by-hon-mike-rogers/): - [Civics/Government/Law Presenters Sought for Joint Social Studies Conference](https://miciviced.org/civics-government-law-presenters-sought-for-joint-social-studies-conference/): - [Cranbrook Sixth Graders Win State Bar of Michigan’s Second Annual Law Day Contest](https://miciviced.org/cranbrook-sixth-graders-win-state-bar-of-michigan-s-second-annual-law-day-contest/): - [Howell High School We The People Team Returns from Washington, DC](https://miciviced.org/howell-high-school-we-the-people-team-returns-from-washington-dc/): - [We the People team ready for this weekend's nationals](https://miciviced.org/we-the-people-team-ready-for-this-weekend-s-nationals/): - [Kalamazoo Central Mock Trial Team going to National Tournament](https://miciviced.org/kalamazoo-central-mock-trial-team-going-to-national-tournament/): - [Demonstration to Help Polish Howell's 'We The People' Team](https://miciviced.org/demonstration-to-help-polish-howell-s-we-the-people-team/): - [Clarkston High School takes first place at 2013 Michigan High School Mock Trial State Finals](https://miciviced.org/clarkston-high-school-takes-first-place-at-2013-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-state-finals/): - [Mock trial teams from Community and Ypsilanti high schools compete at state finals](https://miciviced.org/mock-trial-teams-from-community-and-ypsilanti-high-schools-compete-at-state-finals/): - [Yale High School mock trial team will battle Saturday in state finals](https://miciviced.org/yale-high-school-mock-trial-team-will-battle-saturday-in-state-finals/): - [Kalamazoo Central Mock Trial team places first in regionals, qualifies for state tournament](https://miciviced.org/kalamazoo-central-mock-trial-team-places-first-in-regionals-qualifies-for-state-tournament/): - [Register Now for Civility and Free Expression: A Community Conversation On Gun Violence](https://miciviced.org/register-now-for-civility-and-free-expression-a-community-conversation-on-gun-violence/): - [Exploring Careers in the Law--Summer Program for High School Students–Now Accepting Applications](https://miciviced.org/exploring-careers-in-the-law-summer-program-for-high-school-students-now-accepting-applications/): - [West Bloomfield students selected for Senate Youth Program](https://miciviced.org/west-bloomfield-students-selected-for-senate-youth-program/): - [Entries Still being accepted for State Bar of Michigan Law Day Contest-- More Than $3,000 in Prizes Available](https://miciviced.org/entries-still-being-accepted-for-state-bar-of-michigan-law-day-contest-more-than-3-000-in-prizes-available/): - [Howell students take first-place state Constitutional honors](https://miciviced.org/howell-students-take-first-place-state-constitutional-honors/): - [David Britten, Detroit Northwestern High School, awarded 2012 Michigan Civic EducationTeacher of the Year](https://miciviced.org/david-britten-detroit-northwestern-high-school-awarded-2012-michigan-civic-educationteacher-of-the-year/): - [MGTV Michigan Mock Election Tradition continues…](https://miciviced.org/mgtv-michigan-mock-election-tradition-continues/): - [Don Fulkerson Recognized for Service to Civic Education](https://miciviced.org/don-fulkerson-recognized-for-service-to-civic-education/): - [Registration is now open for the 2013 Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament.](https://miciviced.org/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2013-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament/): - [Joint Conference Registration is Now Open](https://miciviced.org/joint-conference-registration-is-now-open/): - [Michigan Center for Civic Education Names New Board Members](https://miciviced.org/michigan-center-for-civic-education-names-new-board-members/): - [Civics/Government/Law Presenters Sought for Joint Conference](https://miciviced.org/civics-government-law-presenters-sought-for-joint-conference/): - [State Bar Litigation Section Funds Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament](https://miciviced.org/state-bar-litigation-section-funds-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament/): - [Regional Meetings focus on State Level Policy Making to Improve Civic Learning and Engagement](https://miciviced.org/regional-meetings-focus-on-state-level-policy-making-to-improve-civic-learning-and-engagement/): - [High-schoolers get a chance to see the inner workings, top decision makers in Washington](https://miciviced.org/high-schoolers-get-a-chance-to-see-the-inner-workings-top-decision-makers-in-washington/): - [Bureau of Assessment and Accountability Item Writers and Review Committee Members Needed](https://miciviced.org/bureau-of-assessment-and-accountability-item-writers-and-review-committee-members-needed/): - [East Grand Rapids students take honors at We the People competition near Washington, D.C.](https://miciviced.org/east-grand-rapids-students-take-honors-at-we-the-people-competition-near-washington-d-c/): - [Register Now for 2012 MGTV Mock Election](https://miciviced.org/register-now-for-2012-mgtv-mock-election/): - [Michigan Center for Civic Education Launches Civility and Free Expression Dialogue](https://miciviced.org/michigan-center-for-civic-education-launches-civility-and-free-expression-dialogue/): - [Summer Programs at the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center](https://miciviced.org/summer-programs-at-the-michigan-supreme-court-learning-center/): - [Students get up-close look at county government](https://miciviced.org/students-get-up-close-look-at-county-government/): - [Ann Arbor Community High School takes first place at 2012 Michigan High School Mock Trial State Finals](https://miciviced.org/ann-arbor-community-high-school-takes-first-place-at-2012-michigan-high-school-mock-trial-state-finals/): - [Port Huron High mock trial team prepares for state finals](https://miciviced.org/port-huron-high-mock-trial-team-prepares-for-state-finals/): - [Trenton Students Get Honorable Mention in Mock Trial Competition](https://miciviced.org/trenton-students-get-honorable-mention-in-mock-trial-competition/): - [Kalamazoo Central Mock Trial Team qualifies for State Competition](https://miciviced.org/kalamazoo-central-mock-trial-team-qualifies-for-state-competition/): - [Mock trial teams learn 'it's not like TV'](https://miciviced.org/mock-trial-teams-learn-it-s-not-like-tv/): - [State Bar of Michigan Launches New Law Day Contest](https://miciviced.org/state-bar-of-michigan-launches-new-law-day-contest/): - [Waterford students preparing for Mock Trial Tournament](https://miciviced.org/waterford-students-preparing-for-mock-trial-tournament/): - [East Grand Rapids Takes First Place](https://miciviced.org/east-grand-rapids-takes-first-place/): - [Local Lawmaker Congratulates Students on Statewide Achievement](https://miciviced.org/local-lawmaker-congratulates-students-on-statewide-achievement/): - [Mock Trial Clinic Held on November 16 at Cooley Law School](https://miciviced.org/mock-trial-clinic-held-on-november-16-at-cooley-law-school/): - [Mark Oglesby named Michigan Civic Education Teacher of the Year](https://miciviced.org/mark-oglesby-named-michigan-civic-education-teacher-of-the-year/): - [Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament Registration is Open](https://miciviced.org/michigan-high-school-mock-trial-tournament-registration-is-open/): ## Pages - [Mock Trial History/Archives](https://miciviced.org/programs/mock-trial-history-archives/): - [Careers Page](https://miciviced.org/programs/careers-page/): - [MiVoice MiVote - Voting & Elections Education](https://miciviced.org/programs/mivoice-mivote-voting-elections-education/): MiVoice MiVote – Voting & Elections Education The MiVoice MiVote Initiative Announcing the MiVoice MiVote Initiative! The MiVoice MiVote Voting and Elections Education Initiative advances opportunities and knowledge to inform, engage, and launch all PK-12 students and their communities into a lifetime of dynamic civic participation. In cooperation and collaboration with the Michigan Secretary of State and the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Center for Civic Education provides professional learning on voting, elections, and the new laws requiring schools to provide PRE-REGISTRATION information and opportunities (in addition to registration information and opportunities) per PA 258. Together, we will work […] - [Scouts](https://miciviced.org/programs/scouts/): Scouts Change The World! Empower scouts to work toward greater civic knowledge and engagement. Civic Scouts continuously pursues a more equitable, joyful, informed, and dynamic civic life. Knowledge, voice, and practicing democracy is essential to developing agents of change. Civic Scouts is adaptable to you and your students. MCCE can provide standard fun patches for activities including Mock Trial, Constitutional Dialogue, A Day in the Life, Profiles in Leadership, Civil Dialogue, A More Perfect Community, International Civic Connections, and so much more. Likewise, if you have a vision for what you want your scouts to achieve, we can work with […] - [MiCivics Conference Vendor Information](https://miciviced.org/programs/micivics-conference/micivics-conference-vendor-information/): MiCivics Conference Vendor Information Cultivating Civic Champions: Educating for the Practice of Democracy The 2022 Civic Education Summit Thursday, December 8 University Place Marriott East Lansing, MI Vendor and Sponsorship Information Contact Ellen or Lydia for more information! info@miciviced.org - [MiCivics Conference](https://miciviced.org/programs/micivics-conference/): MiCivics Conference Please visit the MiCivics Coalition website at: www.micivics.org - [Summer Institute 2022](https://miciviced.org/programs/summer-institute-2022/): JOIN THE CIVICS 2022 SUMMER INSTITUTE July 31-August 4 in Grand Rapids, MI Designing Our Civic Future Through Public Policy, the Constitution, and the Law Join us this summer July 31-August 4 in Grand Rapids Michigan for professional learning and a kick-off for three well-established, research-driven, highly effective civic education programs. Some meetings may occur in advance, and year-long support is integrated into the programs. The Michigan Center for Civic Education in collaboration with the National Constitution Center, the national Center for Civic Education, and more are working to provide teachers the knowledge and skills to bring public policy and the Constitution to life. As part […] - [Professional Learning](https://miciviced.org/programs/professional-learning/): Members The Michigan Center for Civic Education is indebted to our members, donors and funders for ongoing support. This support is vital for MCCE to continue to offer programs that engage students in the practice of good citizenship. Current Members and Donors (PDF, 22 KB) Learn how to become a member Please help us continue to promote and support law-related and civic education in Michigan for another 30 years! - [What is Mock Trial? Learn More Here](https://miciviced.org/programs/mock-trial/11985-2/): What is Mock Trial andHow Do I Get Started? *check back summer of 2022 for full, expanded links and resources! Welcome! More than a law related simulation, Mock Trial transcends the courtroom to provide life long skills in speaking, listening, collaboration, argument, confidence, and civic self efficacy. Please start with this helpful FAQ about getting started in Michigan. Registration opens November 1. Case materials will be released that same day. MCCE and the State Bar of Michigan will be here to assist new and returning teams however we can to ensure successful participation! Plus, MCCE and the State Bar of Michigan […] - [Project Community](https://miciviced.org/programs/project-citizen/): Project Community HELP STUDENTS CHANGE THEIR WORLD Empower students to work toward equitable and dynamic civic communities through Project Community Project Community is a curriculum for PK-12 schools and students, post-secondary students, and youth organizations that promote informed, efficacious, and responsible participation in local and state government. In Project Community, students work together to identify a problem in their community, study policy issues related to the problem, develop a solution to the problem, and create an action plan for implementing their policy. In a culminating activity, students present their policy in a simulated legislative hearing, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of how public policy is formulated. Stay tuned as MCCE develops a Michigan specific […] - [Project Citizen Research Program - Cohort 1 Celebration](https://miciviced.org/programs/project-citizen-old/project-citizen-research-program-cohort-1-celebration/): - [Project Citizen Research Project Cohort 1 Celebration](https://miciviced.org/programs/project-citizen-old/project-citizen-research-project-cohort-1-celebration/): Project Citizen Research Project Cohort 1 Celebration - [We The People Volunteer 2021-2022](https://miciviced.org/programs/we-the-people/we-the-people-volunteer-2021-2022/): Volunteers Make We the People Happen! Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the We the People Program. Thank you for valuing and advancing a civic spirit through the We the People program. “Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” -Helen Dyer. Thank you for using your time, care, and talents to advance the future of civic communities. We The People Volunteer Sign Up The 2021-2022 We the People Showcase & Competition Season All MCCE events are tentatively virtual […] - [National Mock Trial Kick Off Reception!](https://miciviced.org/programs/michigan-national-mock-trial-championship/national-mock-trial-kick-off-reception/): Join us to kick off the law related education event of the year! RSVP Here! https://bit.ly/NationalMockTrialKickOff Join us on October 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening dedicated to celebrating a first for Michigan’s law related eduction community. Together, we will kick off the May 5-7, 2022 event and highlight the exciting opportunities for engagement and participation to host a successful Championship. This will be the first time Michigan will host the National High School Mock Trial Tournament since the National Championship event started in 1984. Join us in celebrating the early National High School Mock Trial Civic Champions and […] - [MiCivics Memberships for Learning Organizations](https://miciviced.org/micivics-membership-2/): MiCivics Membership For learning organizations looking to join MCCE, please see MiCivics Membership options below and click the orange button to sign up today! Learning Organization MiCivics Membership – Click here to join today! MiCivics MEMBERSHIP – LEVEL A – $500: Student Showcase and Competitions (Student Voice & PBL Programming)2020-2021 (Virtual Student Programming) Entry fees waived for: 1 We the People Class Entry (Additional classes $250) 1 Mock Trial Team Entry (Additional teams $275) 1 Class Project Citizen Portfolio Entry ($100) Up to 20 free spots for the Mock Trial Clinic ($200) 3 Hours of Tailored Curricular, Instructional, and/or Administrative […] - [Community Conversations](https://miciviced.org/programs/community-conversations/): Community Conversations Thank you to the generosity of Warner Norcross + Judd. This legal firm has helped to underwrite this inaugural speaker series. Thank you for supporting greater understanding through dialogue, diversity, and inclusion. About Community Conversations The purpose of Community Conversations serves to bridge the K-12 education communities and the greater civic, governmental, and law related education communities. For the inaugural season, each month will be rooted in its related awareness month. From here, moderators and panelists will share their compelling stories, research, and more. It is the personal + professional stories that provide pathways for all of us […] - [Give & Join Now](https://miciviced.org/give-now/): Give for the Future of Michigan’s Democracy Give today for an informed tomorrow. Thank you for advancing the mission! Each and every dollar is spent to maximize impact with our educators, students, and communities. Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to support civic education across the State of Michigan. Any amount of giving helps sustain MCCE programs with the aim of expansion of programs across grade levels and regions. *All gifts are tax deductible above the market value of the gift given in exchange. 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