Filmmaker Ken Burns will be in conversation with Jeffrey Rosen on April 3 Join the National Constitution Center this Friday, April 3, for a timely conversation between renowned documentarian Ken Burns and Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen. Their discussion on The Constitution in Times of Crisis will be available live for students, teachers, and parents on Zoom. REGISTER HERE For the full schedule of free, live, interactive constitutional classes, as well as videos, podcasts, and more, visit the Interactive Constitution. The National Constitution Center is now offering a series of virtual America’s Town Hall programs. Join these programs from your home computer, laptop, or any mobile device by registering below. Linda Chervinsky and Edward Larson on George Washington April 2 | 7 p.m. EDT Free Join acclaimed historians Lindsay Chervinsky and Edward Larson for a virtual America's Town Hall program exploring the figure at the center of their most recent books, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and Franklin & Washington: The Founding Partnership. Chervinsky and Larson discuss the legacy of George Washington, one of the most revered figures of the founding era, and the origins of the government he helped to create. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER AND WATCH LIVE Why Does the Electoral College Exist? April 20 | 12 p.m. EDT Free Jesse Wegman of the New York Times editorial board and author of Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College, William Ewald, professor of philosophy and law at the University of Pennsylvania, and Amel Ahmed of the University of Massachusetts Amherst explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins, the influence of founder James Wilson, and the many attempts to reform it over the years. REGISTER AND WATCH LIVE In-person programs have been suspended while the National Constitution Center building is closed. Refunds for these upcoming events will be issued automatically to guests who have purchased tickets. Check out our full list of upcoming Town Hall programs, with additional ones to be announced. New Remote Learning Programs from the National Constitution Center  In the Center's Scholar Exchanges, students are connected with a constitutional scholar for a virtual interactive class about the Constitution. All sessions are available via Zoom and can be accessed from home computer, laptop, or phone. View the full schedule here. Teachers can also request a private exchange to be held with a scholar and just their classes. To schedule, teachers can fill out this form and someone from the Center will help arrange. Private sessions take place on Mondays and Tuesdays. New Online Teacher Professional Development Programs Teachers can join us on Mondays from 12-12:20 p.m. for open-source professional development programs. These programs highlight the Center’s free, online resources and strategies to support constitutional literacy education in the classroom and remotely. Online professional development programs are facilitated by a member of the Center’s education team and hosted on Zoom. Each week features different resources that reflect the topic of that week’s Scholar Exchanges. For more information and to register, click here. LEARN MORE Recent highlights of the National Constitution Center in the news: WHYY: Ken Burns joins Constitution Center for online education Washingtonian: The Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Coronavirus Cabin Fever Atlanta Parent: Online Learning Resources and Podcasts for Kids PHL17: National Constitution Center offering free online courses for students The National Herald: National Constitution Center Offers Interactive Online Courses to Homebound U.S. Students LEARN MORE Recently on We the People podcast: Governing During Social Distancing The Constitution and the Coronavirus Louisiana Abortion Law at SCOTUS The Future of the CFPB Enjoying our We the People podcast? Share your review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your podcasts! LEARN MORE Support Constitutional Education for All Thank you for being a part of the National Constitution Center's community of lifelong learners. Your contribution makes a difference now more than ever. If you are able, please consider becoming a Member or making an annual gift to support our new and expanded online learning opportunities, interactive exhibits, and year-round educational programs for all. SUPPORT OUR WORK Learn more about how you can support the National Constitution Center. Contact us at 215-409-6767 or [email protected]. Subscribe to the National Constitution Center's newsletter here. SIGN UP ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!