Joel Foster is a Multimedia Journalist at KGUN9.
A survey by the Brookings Institute revealed that 1 in 4 American adults cannot name the three branches of government.However, at Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, one teacher is ensuring his students not only know the branches but understand the workings of their government deeply. Carl Nelson , an AP Government teacher at the high school, has been recognized for his exceptional efforts by being nominated as Teacher of the Year by the Bill of Rights Institute.
“And a lot of people don’t think that, but with a teacher who is passionate and students that are passionate, you can generate a lot of interest.'Nelson’s dedication and success did not go unnoticed. The Bill of Rights Institute, an organization dedicated to promoting civic education, reached out to him with surprising news: he had been nominated by a colleague for their Teacher of the Year award, an honor bestowed on only ten teachers nationwide.'I did not expect it,” Nelson said.
Bill Of Rights Institute Carl Nelson SAHUARITA Walden Grove High School Teaching Award
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