Online Learning Opportunities A Celebration of African American History and the First Amendment Wednesday, February 1 | 12 p.m. ET (Introductory); 2 p.m. ET (Advanced)  In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the First Amendment—focusing especially on the factors motivating America’s Founding generation. In celebration of Black History Month, students will also explore how groups who have been denied rights used the First Amendment to fight for equality for all, including key African American leaders. REGISTER: INTRODUCTORY CLASS REGISTER: ADVANCED CLASS   First Amendment Featuring David French Friday, February 3 | 1 p.m. ET In this Fun Friday Session, columnist David French joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the First Amendment freedoms of speech and the press, examining various types of speech, including symbolic speech, hate speech, and political speech. Students will also explore how groups who have been denied rights have employed the First Amendment in their fight for equality. French will also discuss his career as an author, editor, and columnist, and answer questions from participants. REGISTER: ALL-LEVEL CLASS MORE CIVIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Live at the Museum: The Four Harriets of History Program Wednesday, February 8 | 12 p.m. ET Great for 3rd through 5th grade students Join us live from our Civil War and Reconstruction exhibit as we explore the lives of four remarkable 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. Hear their incredible stories and brainstorm ways that you can use your voice to change the world. REGISTER   For Educators   Professional Learning Session The Fourth Amendment February 15 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. ET In this session, participants will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment, exploring what the it says and means. This lesson will allow participants to examine the text, history, and interpretation, describe key terms and ideas (like searches, seizures, and privacy), and define some of the key debates about where the Fourth Amendment is headed in an age of new technology. Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute, joins us for this session. REGISTER Now Available: Summer Teacher Program Applications! Every summer, the National Constitution Center hosts educators from across the country in its summer institutes series, bringing together top educators and ideologically diverse constitutional scholars. Educators gain new content knowledge, teaching tools, classroom-ready resources, and skills for improving constitutional literacy. This summer, the Center is offering four opportunities for these professional learning programs: Sunday, July 9 – Friday, July 14 | Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue (in-person weeklong institute) Monday, July 10 – Wednesday, July 12 | Constitution 101 (three-day virtual workshop) Sunday, July 16 – Friday, July 21 | First Amendment (in-person weeklong institute) Wednesday, July 26 – Friday, July 28 | The 14th Amendment (three-day virtual workshop available exclusively to members of our Teacher Advisory Council) Applications are open until Friday, February 24. Email questions about any of these programs to Sarah Harris, at [email protected]. LEARN MORE   More From the National Constitution Center   Roe v. Wade at 50 This January marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the seminal and contentious decision recognizing abortion rights, which the Supreme Court overturned last June in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In this episode, scholars Mary Ziegler, author of the new book Roe: The History of a National Obsession, and O. Carter Snead, author of What It Means to be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics, discuss the Roe decision in historical and constitutional context. They also explore how Roe v. Wade raised questions beyond abortion rights—including about the scope of the judicial role, religious liberty, the role of science in politics, and much more; and how the abortion landscape has changed since Dobbs overturned Roe. LISTEN   Thank you for being part of our community of educators. If you have any questions, need assistance, or have feedback to share about the new website or any of these new educational offerings, we’d love to hear from you. 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