"Capitol Forum is a wonderful opportunity
for students to analyze the policy of the U.S. and have their opinions and voices be heard,
not only by other students around the state, but by elected officials as well,"
stated Mr. Hall II. For the past four weeks, the U.S. history classes have been
working towards being picked for Capitol Forum. To go to Capitol Forum, Mr.
Hall II picked students from either history class that was best suited
to answer the question: What role should the United States play in the changing
international environment?
In Bloomington, where Capitol Forum is located, students from various schools will have classroom discussions of current events and historical international issues. Each of the students picked from NCHS has a specific topic that they will be learning in depth about and discussing their knowledge with other students. Students from various schools held classroom discussions of current events and historical international issues. Each of the students picked from NCHS met with others who had chosen their specific topic and studied it in depth.
Topics include the global environment, terrorism, international trade, nuclear
proliferation and immigration. These seven students, as well as both
U.S. history classes, have been working hard on all the projects and papers
dealing with Capitol Forum. Capitol Forum is a momentous opportunity
and the seven chosen students are enthusiastic about the trip.
The Capitol Forum program runs on a statewide basis in participating states. The program takes place in the classroom and in Bloomington, IL. The centerpiece of the program in each state takes place in the spring when 100 to 120 high school students from 25 schools hold an all-day forum. They deliberate about the role they believe the nation should play in an increasingly complex international environment and join in an open forum to share their views with elected officials and policymakers.
In Bloomington, where Capitol Forum is located, students from various schools will have classroom discussions of current events and historical international issues. Each of the students picked from NCHS has a specific topic that they will be learning in depth about and discussing their knowledge with other students. Students from various schools held classroom discussions of current events and historical international issues. Each of the students picked from NCHS met with others who had chosen their specific topic and studied it in depth.
The Capitol Forum program runs on a statewide basis in participating states. The program takes place in the classroom and in Bloomington, IL. The centerpiece of the program in each state takes place in the spring when 100 to 120 high school students from 25 schools hold an all-day forum. They deliberate about the role they believe the nation should play in an increasingly complex international environment and join in an open forum to share their views with elected officials and policymakers.