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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Free Speech in Schools
In one of the most discussed cases the Supreme Court heard this term, Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. is a clear example of the Constitution directly impacting students' lives. Explore the Center's resources on the case, from podcasts to materials on the precedent for the case Tinker v. Des Moines.
Explore additional sources about the ruling featuring commentary from National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Supreme Court recently released decisions from some of the most highly-anticipated cases of this term. In a recent episode of the We the People podcast, Jess Bravin, who covers the Supreme Court for The Wall Street Journal, and Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for The National Law Journal and contributor to the National Constitution Center’s blog Constitution Daily, join host Jeffrey Rosen to recap those decisions and highlight the role, approach and legal philosophy of each individual justice in this blockbuster term. Marcia, Jess, and Jeff discuss cases including Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., and California v. Texas.
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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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Celebrate Independence Weekend With the Center
With online resources and in-person events, the National Constitution Center has your Fourth of July covered!
Online Educational Resources
Frederick Douglass, in addressing the Ladies Anti-Slavery Society in 1852, delivered a speech on July 5 entitled, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?". Explore the Center's resources on this speech to learn about the meaning of Independence for all. Read Douglass's speech, download a timeline with quote tracing the fight for freedoms throughout American history, or listen to an episode of the We the People podcast about the speech.
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Events at the Center
Thursday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As part of Wawa Welcome America, celebrate the 29th annual Wawa Hoagie Day with the National Constitution Center! Attendees will enjoy free Wawa hoagies on Independence Mall, special programming, and more. Wawa invites all visitors to enjoy free admission at the Center and special programming in honor of Independence Day.
Friday, July 2, to Sunday, July 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join the National Constitution Center for an array of patriotic festivities surrounding Independence Day, including the interactive Independence Day show, which explores the history of the Declaration of Independence and how the definition of “We the People” has expanded since Thomas Jefferson penned the famous words “…all men are created equal…” in 1776. Additional family-friendly programs include craft activities, trivia games, and more!
Admission will be free on Sunday, July 4.
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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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Join us for an upcoming America's Town Hall program. |
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Thursday, July 8, 2021, 12 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Free Online
The National Constitution Center and ADL present an America's Town Hall featuring Supreme Court reporter Dahlia Lithwick of Slate moderating a discussion among distinguished legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky, Paul Clement, Frederick Lawrence, and Melissa Murray about the most important cases of the term, including voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, church-state separation, and immigration. They will also discuss the changing dynamics of the Court and what to expect at the Supreme Court next year.
This program is presented in partnership with ADL.
ADL is offering 1.5 CLE credits for this program at no cost. If you would like credit for this program, please sign up when registering below. Credit will be provided in the following states: AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA and WA.
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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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