Capitol Forum Archives
The Capitol Forum is an experiential civic education initiative that gives high school students a voice in public consideration of current international issues.
The following states have run Capitol Forum programs in the past but are not currently running them. Contact the Choices Program at choices@brown.edu for information on the current status of these programs.
Connecticut Capitol Forum
The Connecticut Capitol Forum took place from 1998-2005. It was sponsored by Connecticut League of Women Voters, Yale University PIER Program, Connecticut Department of Education, and the office of the Secretary of the State.
Maine Capitol Forum
A statewide Maine Capitol Forum took place from 2003-2006. Beginning in 2006-07, Maine is sponsoring regional programs. The Maine Capitol Forum is sponsored by KIDS Consortium.
Massachusetts Capitol Forum
The Massachusetts Capitol Forum took place from 2000-2002. It was sponsored by the Center for Global Studies at Clark University and the Massachusetts Department of Education.
New Jersey Capitol Forum
The New Jersey Capitol Forum program is sponsored by the American Institute for History Education. The forum at the state capitol in Trenton takes place in the spring.
North Carolina Capitol Forum
The North Carolina Capitol Forum took place from 2000-2001. It was sponsored by the office of the North Carolina Secretary of the State and North Carolina State University.
Utah Capitol Forum
The Utah Capitol Forum took place from 2001-2005. It was sponsored by the Utah Lieutenant Governor in collaboration with the Utah Humanities Council
West Virginia Capitol Forum
The West Virginia Capitol Forum took place from 2003-2005. The program was sponsored by the Commission on International Education and Sissonville High School.