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The National Constitution Center's Teacher Advisory Council is a professional learning community of educators who collaborate with the Center to share best practices for teaching constitutional and civic topics. Through a lens at the intersection of U.S. history and current events, the Teacher Advisory Council advises the Center on programs and resources that would best support classroom instruction on constitutional fundamentals.  

We are currently seeking applicants from the classroom education field to join our Teacher Advisory Council, which is open to educators who teach fifth grade to college level students from all types of school environments and locations. Applications are open through June 30.

Celebrate Juneteenth

Live From the Museum: Juneteenth and the Fight for Abolition

Tuesday, June 18 | Noon ET

Run time: 40 minutes

Students are invited to prepare for Juneteenth in Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, as one of our museum educators leads viewers through the exhibit. Learn how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war during the Reconstruction period. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories of people central to the conflict over slavery and give you an up-close look at special artifacts on display.

Blog: Understanding the Origins of Juneteenth

Read time: 3 minutes

The anniversary of an 1865 announcement by a Union military official in Texas has grown over the years into a celebration of emancipation - the end of slavery in the United States. Head over to Constitution Daily to learn more about the history of the holiday and why it's celebrated today.

Watch: The Emancipation Proclamation

Watch time: 3 minutes

In this clip from FOURTEEN, a performer embodying President Lincoln reads an excerpt from the Emancipation Proclamation. Another performer reads an 1864 letter written by Annie Davis, an enslaved woman who, upon hearing of the proclamation, seeks President Lincoln's guidance on if she can freely travel to visit her family.

Disabled Voices and the First Amendment

Civic Stories: Nothing About Us Without Us

Friday, June 21 | Noon ET

Run time: 30 minutes

Live ASL Interpretation Available

Learners will discover how the disabled community has used the First Amendment’s right to petition to fight for their inclusion. Learn about the formation of The Arc, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more.

Reserve Your Civic Calendar

Reserve Your 2024-2025 Civic Calendar

The National Constitution Center’s 2024-2025 Civic Calendar is coming soon! This year’s calendar explores constitutional election connections.

This year, we examine the history of elections and voting rights in the United States, exploring the Electoral College, Inauguration Day, and voter technology. In addition to historic birthdays, anniversaries, and constitutional trivia, the calendar also includes the latest information on the Center’s 2024-2025 programs to help you plan your full year of constitutional learning. Calendars will be shipped in late July.

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