What Is Incorporation? | A New Homework Help Video

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Our newest Homework Help video examines the constitutional principle of incorporation and its historic context. Has incorporating the Bill of Rights to apply to the states created greater liberty for Americans? Looking for more resources on this subject? Check out this lesson from Preserving the Bill of Rights.

We also want to remind you that this Thursday, September 17 is Constitution Day, and we are hosting a special YouTube livestream on the topic "United We Stand?" with scholars, fellow educators, business, and government leaders. Register for the livestream, or watch the recording later on our YouTube channel.

Please register to join Gary, Kirk, and their special guests Senator Mike Lee, Professor Danielle Allen of Harvard University, entrepreneur and activist Evelyn Marquez, Joel Peterson of JetBlue Airways, and others this Thursday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET for our Constitution Day Livestream. Tune in for all or part of the broadcast, or watch the recording later on our YouTube channel. A full segment list will be published tomorrow so you know exactly when to tune in!

On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court after receiving a unanimous confirmation vote from the Senate. Justice O’Connor was nominated by President Ronald Regan and served 24 years on the Court before her retirement. In this lesson, students will have an opportunity to listen to Justice O’Connor and identify the private and civic virtues that the Justice exemplified throughout her life.

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BRI News and Other Opportunities

Join the Debate: Should the U.S. Hold a "Convention of States" to Amend the Constitution?
Please encourage your students to join in on this latest debate on Think the Vote. The students who make the strongest case for their position and their referring teachers win a gift card, swag, and a chance at a $1000 scholarship. In the weeks leading up to the election, we are posting a new question every week with more opportunities for your students to hone their skills in civil discourse with their peers while winning prizes for themselves and you.

The Pox and the Covenant: New Podcast Episode
For our first ever Fabric of History interview, Mary brings fellow BRI staff member Tony Williams on to discuss his book, The Pox and the Covenant, a fascinating look at Boston’s 1721 smallpox epidemic and the far-reaching effects it had on colonial society and the relationship between science and religion.

"Meet the Moment" Teacher Grants Available
Youth Entrepreneurs has partnered with the VELA Education Fund to help distribute over $1 million to bold teachers with ideas for how to innovate during a crisis and how to better serve American families...Learn More.

Throughout the school year, we will be releasing two new videos a week. Here are our latest:

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Educator Spotlight

Meet Andrea Martin!
"One of the most awesome things about my job," says Andrea Martin, "is that it is always an adventure." It's not hard to see why. As the History and Social Sciences Educator at Dupuy Alternative School in Birmingham, Alabama, Andrea teaches Geography, Civics, Ancient World History, Modern World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics. Andrea has a B.A from the University of North Alabama and a Masters from the University of South Alabama...Read More.

BoE: Bottom of Email

Dear John,

I am so excited for you and your students to see our Constitution Day Live production on Thursday! I hope you will share with me or with us (on social media or YouTube) the debates and discussions it may spark in your classroom. These are difficult times and we know your students are turning to you for help interpreting what they're reading and hearing. We've gathered individuals from varied sectors to bring their perspective on the enduring value of the Constitution in 21st century America. I hope you will be inspired and challenged by what they share.

If you're at all familiar with our My Impact Challenge program, you'll likely see the themes of that project come through in our interviews. If you're not familiar with that program, stay tuned - I'll be sharing more about it soon.

Until Thursday, be well and stay safe!

Warmly,

Laura Vlk
Senior Manager, Teacher Services
Bill of Rights Institute

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