Apply to Attend a Spring Weekend Workshop

Deepen your knowledge of landmark Supreme Court cases from different historical eras, engage with the Center’s nonpartisan educational resources, and collaborate with educators from around the country.

This set of Weekend Workshops is only open to applicants in rural, remote, or underserved communities. Others may apply, but preference will be given to applicants who meet this requirement.

Participants can expect to:  

• Engage with leading scholars on topics covering landmark Supreme Court cases 
• Discover historical content through guided tours of the Center’s exhibitions 
• Explore the Center’s educational framework and learn about the Center’s nonpartisan educational resources, such as the Interactive Constitution and Constitution 101
• Collaborate with other attendees and the NCC Education team

Dates and themes:

• Friday, 3/28–Sunday, 3/30: Landmark Supreme Court Cases: The Founding Era 
• Friday, 4/25–Sunday, 4/27: Landmark Supreme Court Cases: The Second Founding 
• Friday, 5/16–Sunday, 5/18: Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Modern Connections 

The Center covers the costs of all travel, lodging, and meals for those selected to participate, but space is limited to no more than 15 educators. Applications are open starting today, November 9 until December 9, with notifications sent no later than December 20. 

Post-Election Resources

You can continue to use our election teaching resources to cover post-election topics. Some suggestions include:

• Constitution Daily blog post:
• The Constitution and the peaceful transition of power
• Constitution 101 video:
• What are the dangers of excessive partisanship?
• Why didn’t the founders choose to select the president through a national popular vote?
• Interactive Constitution:
• Article I, Section 4

Strategies for Maintaining Civil Dialogue

How do Supreme Court justices—who, at times, have different approaches to constitutional interpretation and different ideas—discuss and decide some of society’s most controversial issues?

In an interview at the National Constitution Center, Justice Stephen Breyer explained some of the ways that the justices do it—and his insights might help your students engage in civil dialogue. Watch the interview and discuss some of the norms he shared, including:

• Don’t speak twice until everybody has spoken once.
• Stay calm.
• Listen patiently. Do not interrupt and do not have your hand up when someone else is speaking.
• Listen actively. Take notes on what other people say and cite each other.
• Be aware of how long you are speaking.

Explore these tools and strategies in our toolkit.

You're Invited: November Events

🗓️ Veterans Day: Programs at the Museum

In Person | Online

Monday, November 11 | All Day

In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defence.” Museum admission is free for military veterans on Monday, November 11.

🗓️ Scholar Exchanges: Schedule a Session

In November, featured topics include: The Electoral College, Native Americans and the Constitution, and the Second Amendment.

🗓️ Live Student Program: The History and Legacy of the Lenape

Online

Monday, November 18 | Noon ET

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to participate in a discussion with Jeremy Johnson, cultural education director of the Delaware Tribe of Indians.

🗓️ Live Student Program: Civil War and Reconstruction Virtual Tour

Online

Tuesday, November 19 | Noon ET

Explore the Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, with one of our museum educators.

🗓️ Professional Learning: Native American's Contributions to U.S. Constitutional History

Online

Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30 p.m. ET

In this session, educators will delve into the comprehensive historical context of Native American history, examining its constitutional implications and their significance.

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