Our two weeks of election-focused Scholar Exchanges have arrived! Week one begins with our “Learning about the Electoral College” sessions that will explore: The controversial origins and many attempts to reform the Electoral College The history of presidential elections in America Current constitutional questions on the Electoral College Week one ends with our Friday session on the Constitution and the 2020 election featuring special guest Emily Bazelon. You won’t want your students to miss the opportunity to get a better understanding of election history and the electoral process as we near the 2020 elections. Part lecture and part conversation, Scholar Exchanges are live, interactive classes led by National Constitution Center scholars. Sign up for this week’s Scholar Exchanges Wednesday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14 Learning About the Electoral College Students will explore the Electoral College's history and modern understanding. Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT Register here. High School and College Level Session – 1 p.m. EDT Register here. Friday, May 15 Elections in America Join American journalist Emily Bazelon and National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a conversation on the Constitution and the 2020 election. High School and College Level Sessions – 1 p.m. EDT Register here. Teachers can register for the session and forward the link to their students, or ask students to register individually. Join us on May 21 and 22 for our last public Scholar Exchanges on voting rights in America! LEARN MORE Private Scholar Exchanges Private Scholar Exchanges, which include your class, a scholar, and a moderator, are also available on any of the topics previously discussed in a public Scholar Exchange. Complete a survey here for more information or to register your class to participate. A member of the education team will be in contact to help with the planning process. Online Professional Development Workshops Hoping to offer a few more hours of PD before the end of the school year? Schedule a free, interactive, online teacher professional development workshop with the National Constitution Center. Facilitated by a member of the Center’s education team, these hourlong workshops introduce the Center’s framework for constitutional literacy education; highlight a range of free, online teaching resources; and engage educators with application strategies for remote and in-person teaching and learning. Schools, districts, and educational agencies can request free, online workshops that fit their schedules. Online workshops are available any weekday, now through June 1. For more information or to schedule your online PD, email [email protected]. LEARN MORE We the People Podcast: The Supreme Court's First Oral Argument – A Recap Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments by teleconference, allowing the public to listen in, in real time, for the first time in history. On Monday, the Court heard United States Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com—a case about whether Booking.com can trademark its name. Immediately following the argument, host Jeffrey Rosen was joined by three experts who filed briefs on different sides of the case—Corynne McSherry of Electronic Frontier Foundation, professor Rebecca Tushnet of Harvard Law School, and Margaret Duncan of Loyola University Chicago School of Law—to recap the argument, explain the case, and reflect on a historic moment for the Court. The National Constitution Center collaborated with C-SPAN to broadcast this conversation live. Download the episode here or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. New Virtual Town Hall Programs, Including Live SCOTUS Review As Supreme Court oral arguments air live for the first time in history through May 13, the National Constitution Center will convene top scholars to provide live commentary on C-SPAN immediately following the network’s live audio broadcast. Other new virtual Town Hall programs include a conversation with Risa Goluboff, dean of the University of Virginia School of Law, Steve Luxenberg, associate editor at The Washington Post and author of Separate: The Story of Plessy v. Ferguson, and America’s Journey from Slavery to Segregation, and Theodore Shaw, professor of law and director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights at UNC School of Law about the impacts of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case. Join us on Monday, May 18 at 12 p.m. EDT for this event. LEARN MORE 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. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ 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!