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Last weekend, President Trump announced his intention to appoint Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court seat opened by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As highlighted in our new eLesson ([link removed]) , the timing of these events thrusts the high court into the political spotlight 35 days before the 2020 election, and as a number of important cases loom before the court.
In this newsletter, we highlight a few BRI's resources on the Judicial Branch including our new Homework Help video on the landmark case of Mapp v. Ohio ([link removed]) , our Supreme Court DBQs ([link removed]) , and our new partnership with Ballotpedia's Learning Journeys ([link removed]) which explore the cases of Baker v. Carr ([link removed]) and Marbury v. Madison. ([link removed])
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Can the police use illegally seized evidence in a court of law?[link removed] landmark Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio – explored inthis brand new Homework Help video ([link removed]) – addressed this issue, and their decision has had a lasting impact in the United States. Want to go more in-depth on this case? Check out our Primary Close Read video on Mapp v. Ohio ([link removed]) with Kirk and Josh.
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Ballotpedia's Learning Journeys ([link removed]) provide readers with a way to dive deeper into complex topics with bite-size pieces of information, delivered by email. After subscribing to a journey, they email participants to confirm the topic and learn how quickly you would like to go through the content. Learning Journeys are an easy way to learn more about political topics in just a few minutes a day through the comfort of your inbox. Sign up for the Baker v. Carr ([link removed]) or Marbury v. Madison ([link removed]) Learning Journeys, and start your journey today!
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BRI News and Other Opportunities
Should the U.S. Government Take Steps to Decrease Carbon Emissions?
Climate change is one of the most polarizing topics of the past decade, and it will surely be on the minds of voters when they head to the polls this November. This week, we want to hear students weigh in on the topic: ** Should the U.S. Government Take Steps to Reduce Carbon Emissions? ([link removed])
The students who make the strongest case for their position win a gift card, swag, and a chance at a $1,000 scholarship. Their referring teachers also receive gift cards and swag for themselves and their entire class.
Why Educate: New Podcast Episode
The start of the school year prompts Mary, Gary, and Eryn to reflect on the broader concept of education and how schooling has evolved throughout history. ** In this new episode of Fabric of History ([link removed])
, they explore how educational structures reflected the times during which they were implemented and what modern-day schooling says about our values today. Has the purpose of education changed over time? And what should the future of education look like?
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Have you had a chance to check out these new videos on our YouTube Channel?
* ** Tony Williams: The Boston Massacre & Justice | BRI Scholar Talks ([link removed])
* ** Washington Crossing the Delaware | BRIdge to the Past: Art Across U.S. History ([link removed])
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Educator Spotlight
Meet Sharolyn Stauffer!
Sharolyn Stauffer loves the outdoors and is fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country for someone with this passion. Her town of Afton, Wyoming is the largest in Star Valley which is nestled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. She is able to bring her love for the outdoors, travel, and learning about other cultures to her classroom at Star Valley High School where she currently teaches World History and concurrent credit college courses for U.S. History and Political Science** ...Read More. ([link removed])
Dear John,
As our country continues to mourn the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and think through the days ahead, I want to draw your attention to the essay the winner of our We the Students Essay Contest winner, Derek Jiang, wrote last spring. He wrote about the enduring friendship between the late Justices Ginsburg and Scalia, highlighting how – despite their strong differences of political opinion – each recognized the importance of focusing on their shared values, rather than their judicial differences. In his essay, Derek wrote,
“I often pondered how Scalia and Ginsburg got along so well. After all, the two must have argued incessantly, and up until recently, I always thought the presence of two conflicting viewpoints in a conversation meant the inevitable clashing of two armies...When asked on 60 Minutes how he and Ginsburg got along so well, Justice Antonin Scalia replied, “I attack ideas. I don’t attack people.” That is the cornerstone of proper civil discourse–the exchange of ideas without personal attacks. It is building bridges between people to understand each other, not burning them down. It is neither side actively trying to 'win,' yet both sides coming out as winners. It is exercising our freedom of thought and speech to educate others. It is listening, respecting, and caring for our fellow citizens."
Justice Ginsberg's life is inspirational for so many reasons. In the midst of our reflections on her life, may we also be encouraged to take a page from her playbook and seek friendships like she and Justice Scalia had, those in which we can be adversaries and thoughtful, caring people at the same time.
Be well, be encouraged, and stay safe!
Laura Vlk
Senior Manager, Teacher Services
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