LIVE, engaging educational programs and online resources for your classroom Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17 On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. The National Constitution Center hosts the best Constitution Day celebration in the country. Turn to #NCCed to commemorate this historic day while meeting your federal education requirements. Join us for LIVE, engaging educational programs! State of the Union: Civics President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will be joined by leaders from government, education, and cultural institutions, including Dr. William R. Hite, superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Louise Dubé, executive director of iCivics, and Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, to discuss the state of civics education in the United States. We will explore the essential skills needed for a robust republic and the tools necessary to promote active and healthy civil discourse in our country today. Panelists will share what their organizations are doing at every level to build guardrails of democracy and support students nationwide. Friday, September 17 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT 45 minutes with Q&A Discussion REGISTER Constitution 101: Scholar Exchange: Constitution All-Stars Join President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner for a special All-Star Edition of our popular Fun Friday classes. Part lecture and part lively conversation, our Scholar Exchanges give students the opportunity to learn about constitutional issues, while interacting with a constitutional expert. During the 2020-2021, year our guest speakers touched on a wide range of topics, including the Constitutional Convention, First Amendment freedoms, civil rights, women’s suffrage, the Supreme Court and its most important cases—past and present—and more! As we kick off our 2021-2022 year, some of our favorite constitutional experts, including professors Martha S. Jones and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and more special guests, return to share more knowledge and answer all of your Constitution Day questions. Friday, September 17 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT 45 minutes with Q&A Discussion REGISTER Judges on Judging Judges Marjorie Rendell, Cheryl Ann Krause, and Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit join us to discuss some of the biggest cases from this year’s docket, including Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. v. Secretary Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The judges will explain how the federal courts of appeal work, their role in the overall federal courts system, as well as how they approached their own rulings on these important cases. Friday, September 17 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT 45 minutes with Q&A Discussion REGISTER Plus: Public Preamble Reading and Kids Town Hall Join the National Constitution Center to wish the Constitution a happy 234th birthday LIVE from our museum on Independence Mall! President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will lead a special reading of the preamble to the Constitution. Following the reading, join us for our Kids Town Hall Featuring Favorite Historic Figures. The Constitution may have been written in 1787 by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention, but it has also been impacted by many people and events over the last 234 years. During this special program, visitors will have the opportunity to “meet” famous figures from constitutional history and hear about the ways they shaped the Constitution. *Perfect for 4-6th grade students! Friday, September 17 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT 45 minutes with Q&A Discussion REGISTER Join us at the museum for FREE Admission on September 17, plus our great education programs and iconic exhibits! LEARN MORE Explore our great online resources, including our Constitutional Convention Learning Module on the Interactive Constitution. LEARN MORE #NCCed Community of Educators Join the Center’s education team at this national virtual networking reception as we engage in meaningful conversation around the 2021-2022 school year and our shared mission to build “A More Perfect Union,” one student at a time. Dr. Kerry Sautner, chief learning officer, and Sarah Harris, director of education, will provide methods to strengthen the nation’s civic education work by leveraging access to the Center’s educational resources with a focus on teaching Constitution Day, every day. Tuesday, August 17 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT 45 minutes with Q&A Discussion REGISTER 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. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!