LETTER TO THE STUDENTS

April 24, 2023

Dear Students:

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement in reaching the national finals of the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program! Your significant accomplishment of qualifying for this competition is the direct result of the many hours of individual study and teamwork you put in with your classmates and teachers. Your superior performance is also a testament to the commitment and support of your teachers and coaches. No matter your team’s placing, your accomplishments over the next few days are just the tip of the iceberg.

Through your hard work, preparation, and exploration of the depths of our American constitutional history, the deep understanding of the fundamental principles and values of our constitutional democracy and our system of government you have gained is incomparable. We do not doubt that as you continue on in your studies and life paths, you will make a great impact on our government and in your communities, no matter your ultimate vocation in life. Your We the People experience and learning will always be the foundation of who you are as a citizen and participatory member of society.

While not perfect, the experiment of the Constitution and the United States has remained viable and powerful. We hope that through this program, you have recognized a place from which you can be and active part of the continuation of the experiment in a valuable way. You are the future of democracy and of our nation. This program is dedicated to you and your teachers.

In service,

Dr. Donna Phillips Vice President & Chief Program Officer The Center for Civic Education

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