Navigation Kristin Murphy’s ‘We the People’ Nova Middle School team aims for third national title
Two-time national champions Nova Middle School in Broward County will be defending it’s “We the People” competition title in April in Washington, D.C. The program culminates in simulated congressional hearings, where students testify before a panel of judges acting as members of Congress. It’s a chance for them to demonstrate their constitutional knowledge and articulate well-reasoned arguments on complex issues.
Kristin Murphy, a Plantation attorney turned middle school teacher, has dedicated her life to teaching young minds the principles of constitutional democracy. At Nova Middle School, she is not just educating students about civics, but guiding them toward a profound understanding of the U.S. Constitution through the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” program — a national civics competition that engages students in simulated congressional hearings.
Murphy, who coaches the school’s team, describes “We the People” as more than just a competition; it is an educational experience that helps students think critically and deeply about their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
