First Amendment: Religion With Kurt Lash
In this Friday session, professor Kurt Lash, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Richmond School of Law, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the First Amendment’s free exercise and establishment clauses. During this session, we will examine the historical context and the drafting of the First Amendment, the protections enshrined in the religion clauses, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the clauses over time. Lash will also discuss his career as a writer and professor, as well as answer questions from participants.
What Next?
Throughout the month of February, we will explore First Amendment rights and civil liberties, with a focus on how African Americans have used these fundamental rights to change the Constitution.

Live classes are offered for the remainder of the school year with new topics added WEEKLY! Review the full 2020-2021 school year schedule for upcoming topics.
First Amendment: Assembly and Petition
In this session, students will engage in a conversation on the First Amendment’s assembly and petition clause, and how these freedoms are defined in an age of new technology.
Note: There will be no Monday classes this week.

Wednesday, February 17

Friday, February 19, with Ralph Young

All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website.
Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, these sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any Scholar Exchange topic.
Led by student voice and moderated by scholars, judges, and teacher facilitators, students across the nation are connected for virtual discussions about the Constitution. Register your class to receive both content-driven and civil dialogue lesson plans.
Join teachers from across the country and engage with ideologically diverse constitutional scholars and master teachers for one of our summer professional development opportunities. Apply for a weeklong virtual Summer Teacher Institute or our new three-day virtual Summer Teacher Workshop in July 2021.

Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue
Why is civil dialogue important? How was it used during the arguments around the U.S. Constitution? What are meaningful ways to incorporate this type of discussion into your curriculum?

Building the U.S. Constitution
What rights make up the structure of the U.S. Constitution? How do the articles define rights and responsibilities at the core of the government? How have these rights changed throughout history?

Battles for Freedom and Equality
What has the struggle for freedom and equality looked like throughout history? Where are constitutional protections of these rights? What movements have defined this struggle?

Available exclusively for members of the Center's Teacher Advisory Council
The Bill of Rights
What were some of the influences on the shaping of the Bill of Rights? Why are those specific rights included in the Bill of Rights? How has the Bill of Rights changed since the founding?

There is no cost to attend a summer program, but interested educators must complete a successful application by Friday, February 26, 2021.
The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email [email protected] with questions or comments on how we can help you and your students with your remote learning needs.
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