This summer, we will keep you in the loop with timely educational content related to summer civic holidays, as well as updates on America's Town Hall programs, professional development opportunities, and more. |
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Juneteenth Resources
Commemorate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, with educational resources, virtual programs, and events at the museum. Admission to the museum is free on Saturday in honor of the day.
Juneteenth and the Constitution
This week's episode of the We the People podcast dives into the history of Juneteenth and emancipation and equality in America. Martha Jones, author of Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All, and Lucas Morel, author of Lincoln and the American Founding joined host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Additional Educational Resources
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Virtual Programs
Tour of Civil War and Reconstruction Exhibit
Friday, June 18, 12:30 p.m. ET
Join us for a live guided tour of Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality. Learn how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war during the Reconstruction period by taking a close look at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
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Programs at the Museum
The Road to Freedom: The Story of Slavery in America Program
11 a.m., Grand Hall Lobby
This interactive program explores the story of slavery in the United States through a constitutional lens, taking visitors on a journey from the time of the Constitutional Convention to the start of the Civil War.
“Four Harriets” Program
2 p.m., Grand Hall Lobby
Visitors can explore the lives of four American women—Harriet Robinson Scott, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Jacobs, and Harriet Beecher Stowe—who confronted slavery through literature, lawsuits, and direct action in their efforts to free themselves and others from bondage.
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Join Our Teacher Advisory Council
We are looking for members of the classroom education field to join our next cohort of Teacher Advisory Council members. The council is open to educators who teach fifth grade to college level students from all types of school environments and locations. Accepted members will support the Center by sharing best practices for teaching constitutional and civic topics—looking at the intersection of U.S. history and current events—and advises the Center on programs and resources that would best support classroom instruction on constitutional fundamentals.
Applications for this cohort are due by Friday, July 16. Notifications will be sent in early August and accepted applicants will begin their term as members on September 1.
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Join us for one of our upcoming America's Town Hall Programs. |
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Free Speech, Media, Truth and Lies
Tuesday, June 15, 12 – 1 p.m. ET
Free Online
Should the government or private companies identify and regulate truth and lies? Join Martha Minow, professor at Harvard Law School and author of the new book, Saving the News: Why the Constitution Calls for Government Action to Preserve Freedom of Speech, Paul Matzko of the Cato Institute and author of The Radio Right, and Jonathan Rauch, author of the new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, who will discuss the history of American protection for free speech values and how they are challenged by the social media landscape today. They will also discuss current debates about the regulation of online speech, from content regulation to algorithmic disinformation, and what reforms, if any, might promote the free trade in ideas and expression in the future. Newton Minow, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission during the John F. Kennedy administration, provides remarks. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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2021–2022 Civic Calendar
Sign up to receive your FREE copy of the 2021-2022 Civic Calendar! This year’s calendar is devoted to the separation of powers and the battle among the branches.
Each month features beautifully designed informational graphics exploring topics like the role and responsibilities of each branch of government, how powers are separated among the branches, federalism, and more. In addition to historic birthdays, anniversaries, and constitutional trivia, the calendar also includes the latest information on the Center’s 2021-2022 programs to help you plan your full year of constitutional learning.
Calendars will be mailed in August!
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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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