This week (and every week!), we like to celebrate our constitutional heroes in the classroom. Teachers across the nation work on the front lines every day to bring civic education to their students. Thank you for all you do!

Tomorrow: The Fourth Amendment and Policing in America Featuring Charles Ramsey

In this Friday session, Charles Ramsey, former commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on what the Fourth Amendment says and means. This lesson will allow students to examine the Fourth Amendment text, describe key terms and ideas (like searches, seizures, and privacy), and explore some of the key debates about the Fourth Amendment. Ramsey will also discuss his career in law enforcement, as well as answer questions from participants.

What's Next?

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.

The Second Amendment

In this session, students will engage in a conversation on the Second Amendment, and its protection of the right to keep and bear arms. Students will analyze the Second Amendment’s text and history, how the Second Amendment shaped its core protections, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted it over time. Through these discussions, students will build understanding of the resources and methods used by Supreme Court justices and constitutional scholars when analyzing and forming opinions related to this provision.

Monday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 12

Friday, May 14

All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET

Explore resources for this session here.

FULL SCHEDULE

All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website.

Join Us For A Professional Development Workshop on the Second Amendment

Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 3:30 to 5 p.m. PT/ 6:30 to 8 p.m. ET

Gain some additional insight into the Second Amendment before participating in a Scholar Exchange with your students next week. Tom Donnelly, senior fellow for constitutional studies at the National Constitution Center and a familiar face on the Exchanges, will discuss the origins of the amendment as well as key cases. Educators will learn about the Center’s educational framework and online resources to support student learning, and explore different viewpoints and debates surrounding the Second Amendment.

Get More Information About Future Education Programs

Let us know if you are interested in receiving more information about the Center's upcoming educational programs and how you can incorporate them into your curriculum during the 2021-2022 school year. You will be the first to know when details about these programs become available at the end of the summer.

Missing Your Spring Field Trips?

The Center’s NEW Virtual Museum Experience includes signature features of the on-site experience. Highlights include LIVE INTERACTIVE TOURS of key spaces including the iconic Signers’ Hall and our newest exhibit, The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote.

Participants can join from the classroom or from home through a secure Zoom link and will be provided with all of the necessary resources.

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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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