Plus, a preview of this year's Supreme Court cases Did you know? The First Amendment wasn't always the first. Originally planned as the third, it took the spotlight when the first two didn't make the cut. Dive deeper into these stories and more in our Constitution 101 course with Khan Academy. Watch a preview here Teachers will be able to preview the course soon before it formally launches in time for next school year. Learn more and sign up to receive updates here Look Ahead at Supreme Court Cases Supreme Court Spotlight: Cases to Watch Wednesday, May 1 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Celebrate Law Day with National Constitution Center Chief Content Officer Tom Donnelly to discuss the Supreme Court and some of the biggest cases the justices are considering this term. REGISTER NOW Celebrate Asian American Heritage Founders' Library: Remarks on Chinese Immigration Read time: 5 minutes In 1882, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which suspended the immigration of Chinese laborers (skilled or unskilled) for a period of 10 years. Republican Senator George Frisbie Hoar was one of the few members of the Senate who spoke out against the act. Image Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Frances Benjamin Johnston Photograph Collection READ NOW Civic Stories: Asian Americans and the Constitution Friday, May 3 | Noon ET Run time: 20 minutes Live ASL Interpretation Available Join us as we discuss four key Asian Americans and the their relationship with the Constitution. Discover the debates over citizenship through the Supreme Court case of Won Kim Ark, march alongside Mabel Ping Hua Lee in a suffrage parade, recall the violations of civil liberties against Fred Korematsu and thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II, and walk the halls of Congress with Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first Asian American woman and woman of color elected to the House of Representatives. Image Credit: Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division, Patsy T. Mink Papers REGISTER NOW Civic Stories: Historic Asian American Members of Congress Tuesday, May 7 | Noon ET Run time: 30 minutes Live ASL Interpretation Available Enjoy a presentation and discussion on historic Asian American members of Congress, with staff from the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the Office of the Historian of the House of Representatives. Presented in partnership with the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center REGISTER NOW Professional Learning for Educators The Fourth Amendment Wednesday, May 15 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET In this session, participants examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment. This session allows participants to examine the Fourth Amendment’s text, history, and interpretation, describe key terms and ideas (like searches, seizures, and privacy), and define some of the key debates about where the Fourth Amendment is headed in an age of new technology. REGISTER NOW Thank you for being part of our community of educators. If you have any questions we’d love to hear from you. Please email the education team at [email protected].     Connect with us Interactive Constitution | Professional Development | Events Calendar | Online Learning Opportunities The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email [email protected] with questions or comments on how we can help you and your students with your remote learning needs. Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.   National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!