In this session, students will explore:
- Constitutional guarantees of civil liberties, including the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.
- Historical examples of when these liberties weren't respected.
- The Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.
For Friday's session, Bruce Murphy, Fred Morgan Kirby Professor of Civil Rights at Lafayette College, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
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Civil Liberties Overview
Monday, February 22, and Wednesday, February 24
Friday, February 26, with Bruce Murphy
Explore resources for the session here.
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Amendment Review – 27 amendments in 27 minutes…plus a few more
In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, and explore the big ideas and changes that each one has made on our system of government.
Monday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 3
Friday, March 5
Explore resources for the session here.
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19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote
In this session, students will trace the roots of the women’s rights movement—from early reform efforts in the 1800s to the ultimate decision to pursue voting rights.
Monday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 10
Friday, March 12, with Martha Jones
Explore resources for the session here.
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Live classes are offered the entire school year with new topics WEEKLY! Review the full 2020-2021 school year schedule HERE.
All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. Need the corresponding resources for each session? Find resource briefs and slides for each topic here.
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Book the time that works for your class to engage!
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Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, these sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any Scholar Exchange topic.
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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.
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Join teachers from across the country and engage with ideologically diverse constitutional scholars and master teachers for a weeklong Summer Teacher Institute or our new three-day Summer Teacher Workshop in July 2021.
Wednesday, July 7 – Friday, July 9, 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?
Sunday, July 11 – Friday, July 16, 2021
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?
Sunday, July 18 – Friday, July 23, 2021
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?
Monday, July 26 – Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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. Application deadlines have been extended to Friday, February 26, 2021.
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Commemorate African American History Month With Resources Highlighting Influential African Americans Throughout History |
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A recent post on the Center's Constitution Daily blog commemorates Phillis Wheatley, the first globally recognized female African American poet who rose to prominence during the American Revolution. Read her story, and the story of other influential African Americans from the revolutionary time period, in Forgotten Founders: Phillis Wheatley, African-American Poet of the Revolution.
In last week's We the People podcast, Judge Theodore McKee of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and professor Theodore M. Shaw of UNC Law, former director-counsel of the NAACP, join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss African American constitutional visionaries and their fight to create constitutional change. Listen to the stories of people like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, as well as some lesser-known but groundbreaking figures like Monroe Trotter and Pauli Murray. Get the episode here, or anywhere you get your favorite podcasts.
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Teacher Advisory Council
The Center's education team is thrilled to welcome a new group of teachers to the Teacher Advisory Council. This group, made up of active and engaged educators from across the country, supports the Center's educational mission by participating in programs, advising on resources that will support civic and constitutional education, and advocating on the Center's behalf. The Teacher Advisory Council will continue to grow throughout the year, so learn more about the group and apply to join today!
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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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