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In the midst of a pandemic and ongoing pleas for racial justice, the United States will commemorate Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17. We hope that you and your students canjoin all or part of our live stream on YouTube ([link removed]) that day from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. as we explore the theme "United We Stand ([link removed]) ? ([link removed]) ".Our guests will include renowned scholars, U.S. Senators, and leaders from the business community. Last year's live stream was the most-watched live stream that day, and we expect this year's to be even more popular.
We also want to take this opportunity to remind you that we have a rich storehouse of lessons on the U.S. Constitution with ready-to-use activities for you and your students ([link removed]) .
Register for our Constitution Day Live Stream! ([link removed])
BRI Lessons and Resources
What Are The Purposes of Our National Government?
In this lesson ([link removed]) , students analyze the Preamble to understand what the Founders believed the purposes of the national government should be and examine how those purposes are put into practice in the structure of the Constitution.
Why is James Madison Often Called "The Father of the Constitution"?
Though ancient philosophers had argued that only small republics could survive for a long period of time, Madison believed the opposite. A large republic could encompass many different groups and different interests—economic, religious, and social— and thereby provide a safeguard against the tyranny of the majority...Read ([link removed]) More. ([link removed])
Divisions and Debates at the Constitutional Convention
During the “critical period” after the American Revolution, many were concerned that the Articles of Confederation were inadequate. The Confederation Congress announced a meeting to revise the Articles of Confederation where divisions emerged among the delegates regarding centralized power, executive power, representation, and slavery...Read More. ([link removed])
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How did the odious doctrine of “separate but equal” become legally permissible in the U.S.? ** This new Homework Help video explores the story of the landmark Supreme Court case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896 ([link removed])
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BRI News and Other Opportunities
Join the Debate: Should Localities Defund the Police?
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New Podcast Episode: The Two Mary's
To continue our celebration of the 19th Amendment’s ratification by highlighting influential women in history, Mary, Gary, and Eryn ** discuss the seminal works of Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter, Mary Shelley in the latest episode of Fabric of History ([link removed])
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Educator Spotlight
Meet Alexandrea Dudley!
For seven years, Alexandrea Dudley has been living out her dream of teaching history to young people at Wilby High School in Waterbury, Connecticut. "I've always wanted to be a teacher, and I love history and thinking about where we have been and where we're headed and I feel blessed that I get to share that love with my students." During her time at Wilby, Alexandrea has taught World History, U.S. History, and Civics** ...Read More. ([link removed])
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Have you had a chance to check out the newest videos on our YouTube Channel?
* ** Exploring Pre-Revolution Taxation Cartoons | BRIdge to the Past: Art Across U.S. History ([link removed])
* ** Reading William Penn and John Winthrop | A Primary Source Close Read ([link removed])
* ** Robert McDonald: Reviewing BRI's New Textbook | BRI Scholar Talks ([link removed])
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BoE: Bottom of Email
Dear John,
As I turned the calendar page to September this morning, I know it means that most of you have now started back in your classrooms. I spoke with members of our Teacher Council last week and I heard first hand how hard these days are both professionally and emotionally for you. On behalf of the whole Institute staff, I wanted to remind you that we are still here and that our network of educators spans the country. If you need anything at all, I encourage you to reach out to us. We’ll be happy to hear from you and help where we can.
As we look ahead to Constitution Day, we're building on the successful event we ran last year and are planning another live-streamed, classroom-ready conversation. This year's theme will be "United We Stand?" and throughout the course of the live stream (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ET), we'll explore this theme with various civic leaders. A full segment and speaker list will be published in advance. We are so excited to bring this event to our community and I hope you tune in!
Lastly, because we can't say it enough, thank you for all you are doing and will do for our young people this semester. This year will certainly be no cake-walk, but you've got this!
Warmly,
Laura Vlk
Senior Manager, Teacher Services
Bill of Rights Institute
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