Final Call for Summer Educator Programs

Applications closing this week for the National Constitution Center’s 2026 summer educator programs, including the Educator Institutes and the weeklong Summer Intensive. These residential learning experiences bring together teachers from across the country to explore constitutional ideas, strengthen instructional practice, and build professional community against the inspiring backdrop of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Programs are designed for educators in grades 5–12, are free to attend, and include stipends to help offset travel and lodging costs.

Across June and July, participants will engage with constitutional scholars, legal experts, and historians; explore the National Constitution Center’s exhibitions; and visit cultural institutions and historic sites throughout Old City. Each program offers rich opportunities to deepen content knowledge and gather fresh ideas for the classroom.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Center

The National Constitution Center honors Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, education, and service for the greater good.

Local educators and their students can join us for educational programs and immersive performances that discuss and teach about Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Come learn, create, and celebrate with us!

The museum is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free.

Upcoming Professional Learnings Events for Educators

Explore Constitutional Thinking and Civic Virtue with NCC Scholars

Join National Constitution Center scholars and educators for free, virtual interactive sessions that connect landmark Supreme Court cases, founding-era ideas, and classroom-ready strategies you can use right away.

Constitutional Thinking Skills With Thin Slides

Tuesday, January 27 | 7 p.m. ET

Dive deep into Constitutional Thinking Skills using the Thin Slides NCC protocol. Using the landmark Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District (1969), educators will synthesize the opinions of the case to enhance their understanding of the First Amendment. Register now

Civic Virtue and the Founding

Wednesday, January 28 | 6:30 p.m. ET

Explore the concept of civic virtue as a foundational element of American constitutional democracy. This presentation will examine how early American thinkers understood civic virtue, why it was essential to the survival of the republic, and how ideas about civic responsibility, character, and participation have evolved over time. Through historical context and constitutional connections, participants will consider how civic virtue has shaped life in the U.S. Register now

America’s Founding Gallery

Opening to the public on Friday, February 13, 2026, for a special Presidents Day opening weekend, our new exhibit America’s Founding takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing tensions with Great Britain through the drafting, ratification, and adoption of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Join a museum educator online for a first look at the exhibit during Live From the Museum on Tuesday, February 17 at noon ET. This interactive virtual program is designed for students and classrooms, making it an ideal opportunity to register your entire class for a guided experience of America’s Founding—no travel required. Live From the Museum programs are free to attend and connect students directly with the Center’s newest exhibition through live discussion and inquiry.

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