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The State We're In: Washington
Your guide to state, tribal and local government
The League produces a highly acclaimed civics textbook, The State We're In: Washington—Your Guide to State, Tribal and Local Government, a friendly, easy-to-read primer that covers the basics of what government is, how it works, and why we should care about it. It is generously illustrated with graphs, photos and drawings.
The State We're In is the only book that includes historic and current Tribal government as an integral part of civics education. It’s telling of Washington state’s history is fully inclusive of all the peoples of our state.
Written for grades 7- 12, it is also a useful tool for ELL, GED and Basic Education programs. Its Teacher's Curriculum Guide is coded to all current state standards. Teachers, librarians and the Washington State Indian Education Association endorse it, and over 22,500 copies have been distributed statewide.
Questions? Contact the state office by e-mail or call (206) 622-8961.
WhaT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A Good Citizen?
This colorful poster was adapted from a chapter in the League’s civics textbook: The State We're In: Washington—Your Guide to State, Tribal and Local Government. It describes many aspects of citizenship and encourages thinking about things we can do in our daily lives to make democracy work better.
The poster comes included with The State We're In Classroom set or may also be purchased separately. Ordering information below.
Prices and How to Order
Pricing*
The price per book varies based on total quantity ordered, and include taxes and shipping:
- Single books are $24.
- Orders of 2-16 books are $20 each.
- Orders or 17 or more books are $11 each.
- Classroom Sets are orders of 30 books, plus a Teacher's Curriculum Guide and a How to Be a Good Citizen poster. They are $330 each.
Teacher's Curriculum Guide—$10 each
Poster: What Does It Take to Be a Good Citizen?—$5 each
* Note: The prices for schools paying via purchase order are slightly different to account for local sales tax requirements.
Ordering Options
- Pay Online with a Debit Card, Credit Card, or PayPal
- Print and mail order form with a check
- For Organizations Ordering via Purchase Order
- For WA State Local Leagues Paying with Their Education Funds