Capitol Forum Indiana 

2003-2004

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Choices for the 21st Century |Aligned with State Social Studies Standards 

Participating Schools:

Columbus East High School-Columbus, Hamilton Southeastern High School- Fishers, Hauser Jr./Sr. High School- Hope, Loogootee Jr./Sr. High School-Loogootee, North Daviess High School- Elnora, Signature High School-Evansville, Wabash Jr./Sr. High School

Student Quotes.....

The more I have global knowledge of the world, the better I can respond in situations where my opinion and assistance makes a difference.

Hearing the opinions of other students helped me to gain a new perspective on the environment, trade, immigration and terrorism not only in the US, but globally.

·        Yes, I believe it has driven me to become much more informed in global and national issues.  It was very inspiring to see so many teens so highly educated on these matters, and I too would like to be able to take a more active view.

·        Yes, I learned that there are many different opinions out there and not just your close-knit community that make up the ideas for the entire world.

·        It definitely impacts my life as a voter and a citizen.  It helped me realize the consequences of listening to and watching the media alone without doing research on current world issues.

·        I think it will definitely have an impact on my future, especially when I vote or make decisions pertaining to making decisions about my country by helping me to be able to look at different points of view and also the big picture as well.

·        I had a really good time and learned a lot!  I didn’t know much about these topics and didn’t really care until I came here and now I know more and I am interested in learning more.

·        I think that the Capitol Forum program was absolutely one of the programs that I learned the most from and will get the most out of.

·        I think it will help me understand history better, become a better American citizen, and will definitely take the opportunity to vote.

·        I think it will help me have a better understanding on international issues and what different ideas there are in opinions.

·        Yes, because I am a very closed-minded person and today opened my eyes and I was able to hear so many different views.

·        I believe that Capitol Forum gave me an opportunity to discuss the critical issues of our time.  Exchange of ideas is an invaluable policy tool.

·        Yes- I learned an amazing amount of information on our country’s foreign policy