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Civics Hub

Welcome to the Civics Hub!
 

Civics education is the study of how people participate in the government, which includes foundational knowledge of the history, principles, and foundations of our American democracy. When we engage in civic learning, we practice how to participate and contribute appropriately to civic and democratic processes, including discussions of real issues in society.

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Our Civics Hub was created to make civic learning fun and engaging for all. Civic engagement benefits our classrooms, schools, communities, and nation in powerful ways.

The objective in all of our classes will be to teach students about civics and model civic engagement in order to support their development as informed and engaged citizens. While there might be a lot of intense, passionate, and, at times, divisive conversations outside of our schools, we work hard to foster productive and respectful discourse in classrooms through a nonpartisan teaching approach. Our schools and classrooms should always be spaces where students feel a sense of belonging as part of a community of learners.

 

Staples High School was recognized through the 2024-25 Red, White, and Blue Schools program and listed as an honored school. For more information about RWB Schools, click here.

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Young Entrepreneurs Take Over Westport Library for Inaugural "Mini Moguls Marketplace"

On Thursday, February 5, the Westport Public Library hosted the Mini Moguls Marketplace, a youth business fair founded and organized by local student Aanya Gandhi. Designed for students in grades 5-8, the event provided a hands-on platform for young entrepreneurs to launch their own "businesses," selling handmade goods and curated items to the community.

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Westport Public Schools Honor Veterans Through Community, Learning, and Service

Westport Public Schools honored Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2025, with meaningful programs across the district that brought students, staff, families, and local veterans together. From preschool through high school, students learned about the courage, sacrifice, and service of members of the United States Armed Forces and found age-appropriate ways to express their gratitude.

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