JUST ANNOUNCED: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer Joins Final Exchange Session on May 28

Justice Breyer on the Constitution, Civil Discourse, and the Courts

Friday, May 28

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the Constitution, civil discourse, and the courts. This student-focused program is an excellent way to wrap up your school year by examining our founding documents and our civic dispositions. Justice Breyer will also discuss his career as a justice and answer questions from students.

Live Classes on the Second Amendment This Week

In this session, students will:

Engage in a conversation on different viewpoints and debates surrounding the Second Amendment by using the National Constitution Center’s Interactive Constitution.
Analyze the Second Amendment’s text and history and how the Supreme Court has interpreted it over time.
Build understanding of the resources and methods used by Supreme Court justices and constitutional scholars when analyzing and forming opinions related to this provision.

Upcoming Scholar Exchanges

The Second Amendment

Monday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 12

Friday, May 14, with Clark Neily

All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET

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Supreme Court in Review: Article III – From Judicial Selection to Current Cases

Monday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 19

Friday, May 21, featuring Robert P. George

All Ages Session – 1 p.m. ET

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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.

Join Us For A Professional Development Workshop Tomorrow 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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