AP Government Students Visit the Capitol

Advance Placement Government classes from Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School, Sci High, and KIPP Renaissance travelled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to hear testimony on two education bills (HB 381 and HB 558) which pertain to Common Core Standards and the PARCC assessment.

As individuals directly affected by the decisions made around both of these education bills, we are excited to see our students participating in the democratic process, voicing their concerns to our elected officials. While in Baton Rouge, students met with several representatives, including Representative Wesley Bishop from New Orleans and Senator Karen Carter Peterson from New Orleans.

Students also had the opportunity to sit in committee chambers and watch live testimony from State Superintendent John White. Students toured the Capitol, met with lobbyists of several education interest groups and ate lunch provided by Stand for Children.

This was an incredible opportunity for our students to witness first hand how our government works at a local level, and the power of democracy.


The Louisiana House Education Committee voted down both bills. To read more about it - click here.

Clark Prep's AP Government will also have the opportunity to travel to our Nation's capital later this month. To read more about the trip or make a donation to support our students, please click here.