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Through The Missouri Bar’s commitment to ensure all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education, its Citizenship Education Department offers a variety of free resources to help teachers educate students about government and Missouri law. …

Each year, The Missouri Bar’s Citizenship Education Department hosts a free dynamic training program for educators specializing in American history, government, and civics. This year, 40 teachers from across the state attended Summer Institute, held …

One of the most important roles of those who work in the legal profession is public education — particularly when it comes to our judicial system. Nowhere is that responsibility more evident than during judicial retention …

On the drive to Columbia for Show Me the Constitution, Joplin senior Jayden Camerer worried he had forgotten everything he’d learned about the Constitution.But once he arrived at the competition, it all came back.“Actually getting in there in front …

Many individuals have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics — giving students the confidence to engage in democracy. But some stand out among the rest, and these are the ones we want to …

On April 20, high school students from across the state will showcase their constitutional knowledge at the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition in Columbia.  How it works …

Each summer, The Missouri Bar Citizenship Education Department hosts a four-day professional development training at no cost to educators specializing in American history, government, and civics.The 2026 Summer Institute, “Guardians of the …

Missouri social studies and government teachers will have the opportunity to explore current topics, receive classroom-ready materials, and learn from members of the legal community with  two upcoming events from The Missouri Bar Citizenship …

The Missouri Bar is seeking volunteers to judge the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition.  The competition, which will take place April 20, 2026, in Columbia, replicates congressional committee hearings, …

Hon. Patricia Breckenridge, former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, along with Scott Robbins, 2025-26 Missouri Bar vice president, presented at Poplar Bluff High School Monday.The presentation provided the opportunity for about 350 …

Each year, The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section partners with the bar’s citizenship education department to send lawyers to present to students for Constitution Day. This year, more than 2,000 students across the state had the opportunity to …

Today is Constitution Day, and I have been lucky enough to teach about the framers of this important document for almost 40 years. They are often either idolized for their wisdom or criticized for their hypocrisy. I view them as human beings who …

The Missouri Bar is committed to improving the lives of Missourians by providing for, promoting, and protecting justice for all. This mission drives the bar’s goal of ensuring that all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education.  The …

The Missouri Bar is committed to ensuring that all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education. One way this goal is accomplished is through professional development training for teachers. Each year, The Missouri Bar’s citizenship …

Each spring, The Missouri Bar’s citizenship education department hosts Show Me the Constitution. The mock congressional hearing competition offers high school students across the state the opportunity to gain firsthand experience with civic …

More than 80 students from eight schools put their constitutional knowledge to the test at the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition April 7 in Columbia.  The students were given the unique opportunity to argue …

The Missouri Bar sponsored the 2025 Street Law Professional Development Workshop March 5-6, along with the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District and Western District of Missouri and the Judicial Learning Center. Thirty teachers from across …

Dr. Tony Simones, Missouri Bar citizenship education director, described his job as teaching Missourians about “the magic of our constitutional system.”Simones’ main duties involve developing trainings, workshops, and a summer institute for …

Many individuals have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics – giving students the confidence to engage in democracy. But some stand out among the rest – and these are the ones we want to hear about! Nominate an exemplary …

Missouri high school social studies teachers (public, private, and parochial) are invited to attend the 2025 Street Law Professional Development Workshop March 5-6 at the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis. The workshop is led by …

The Missouri Bar is committed to improving the lives of Missourians by providing for, promoting and protecting justice for all. This mission drives the goal of ensuring that all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education. The Missouri …

The Missouri Bar is seeking volunteers to judge the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition.  The competition, which will take place April 7, 2025, in Columbia, replicates congressional committee hearings, …

More than 600 Missouri students had the opportunity to learn about the U.S. Constitution from lawyers during the annual Constitution Day presentations in September 2024. Each year, The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section partners with the …

Today is Constitution Day, and I have been lucky enough to teach about the framers of this important document for almost 40 years. They are often either idolized for their wisdom or criticized for their hypocrisy. I view them as human beings who …

Don Barzowski was recognized for his exceptional contributions to citizenship education by receiving this year's prestigious E.A. Richter Award.  The Missouri Bar Advisory Committee for Citizenship Education presents the E.A. Richter Award …

Danielle Atchison, a dedicated lawyer with a passion for community service, is making a significant impact on the legal profession and the community at large through initiatives aimed at improving access to justice and fostering civic …

Each year, The Missouri Bar citizenship education department hosts a dynamic training program for educators specializing in American history, government, and civics. This year's Summer Institute, held July 29-31, explored the evolving allocation of …

The Missouri Bar citizenship education department will host its annual Summer Institute July 29-31, focusing on the theme of "Allocation of Power" within the U.S. Constitution. The program will bring together 36 Missouri teachers specializing …

“To see high school students really digging in to very difficult and complex issues and handling them in a very civil and smart manner, it just gives you a lot of hope for the future.” – Hon. Gary Lynch, retired Missouri Court of Appeals …

In early February, the citizenship education department hosted a professional development workshop for teachers in Springfield. The all-day session focused on the First Amendment and Protest. The teachers were provided with classroom-ready materials …