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Perhaps one of the best ways to help students learn how to argue using logic, facts, and reason is to use examples of some of the great debates among historians of American history. In recent weeks, we have examined some of the point-counterpoint activities from ([link removed]) Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness ([link removed]) , ([link removed]) and this week we invite you and your students to explore the debate laid out by John Van Atta of The Brunswick School and Dan Monroe, Millikin University ([link removed]) . Was the Missouri Compromise a prudential move of political statesmanship and compromise, or did it merely delay a conflict that could only be solved by war?

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Why did the Founders believe that religious liberty was an inalienable right? In this Homework Help video ([link removed]) , we explore the history behind the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment and how the Supreme Court has interpreted it.

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In recent days, a whistleblower from the Facebook organization has claimed that the company’s products, “harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy.” This is not the first time that a social media company has come under scrutiny, as Americans have previously debated how giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram should handle misinformation and hate speech. Congress is again considering increasing regulations on social media, leading to more debates on the topic. This week, we invite students to join in the debate and share their opinions with each other on Think the Vote for a chance to win prizes for themselves and their referring teachers. ([link removed])

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They always say “learn from the past,” but confronted by the vastness of history, this is a daunting task. In our latest podcast episode ([link removed]) , Gary is joined by guest Kirk Higgins, Director of Content, to look at the decisions of Benedict Arnold, a prominent American Revolutionary War military hero who defected to the British side in 1780. How can looking at Arnold’s own virtues and vices teach us how we can make good decisions?

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Educator Spotlight
Meet Jamie Hendi!
Jamie Hendi's proudest achievement in her nine years of teaching are the relationships she has built with her students. "I work very hard to develop those relationships and students keep up with me well after graduation," says Jamie, who currently teaches Government, AP Government, and World War II at Linganore High School in Frederick, Maryland** ...Read More. ([link removed])

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Dear John,

Happy October! Historically, October at BRI has been a very full month of attending conferences and providing professional development experiences. We're thrilled that after last year's hiatus from in-person programming, this month looks a lot more like our historical October's.

This month we'll be in Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and New Mexico providing free, content-based PD. Sessions will be lead by a BRI PD staff member and a scholar presenter. Next month we'll be in Massachusetts, Washington, Michigan, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. You can see our whole calendar of PD ** here ([link removed])
. We're also exhibiting and presenting at the Florida Council for the Social Studies Conference, the National Rural Education Association Conference, and virtually at the National Council for the Social Studies Conference.

Finally, if we're not coming to your state and your school or district, and would like us to provide PD, we encourage you to fill out our ** PD Request form. ([link removed])

We hope to see you while we're on the road!

Warmly,

Laura Vlk
Director, Educator Engagement
Bill of Rights Institute
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