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December 7, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Let Us Help You Teach About the Foundations of American Democracy This Week

Plus: A Fun Friday Session with bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis What's New This Week From #NCCed Foundations of American Democracy In the sessions this week, students will examine: Popular Sovereignty Natural Rights Rule of L…
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December 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM

The 2020 census back at the Supreme Court

Hear the arguments on both sides of the case The Census: Back at the Supreme Court Can non-citizens be excluded from the census count, which serves as a basis o…
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December 4, 2020 at 12:25 AM

CORRECTED LINK: Join us for a Friday session on Article I with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

Plus: Sessions on Foundations of American Democracy and Article III in December CORRECTED LINK: Tomorrow's LIVE Class: Learning About Article I With Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon In this week's Friday sessi…
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December 4, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Join us for a Friday session on Article I with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

Plus: Sessions on Foundations of American Democracy and Article III in December Tomorrow's LIVE Class: Learning About Article I With Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon In this week's Friday session, Congresswoma…
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December 3, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Join us at 12 p.m. ET for What the Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans

Today at America's Town Hall Today at America's Town Hall DEC 3 I 12 p.m. ET What the Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans Free Online Carl R…
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December 2, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Give the Gift of Membership This Holiday Season

Plus: Resources for Bill of Rights Day, online town halls, virtual exhibit tours, and more! Our museum doors may be closed, but you can still get your constitutional fix by signing up for a live class, joining our online town halls,…
  Jeffrey Rosen · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Your gift supports civic education for students nationwide

Support teachers and students on #GivingTuesday “What I found to be a successful tool during remote teaching was the National Constitution Center’s Scholar Exchange Program for students. The topics they covered were always rela…
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November 30, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Coming December: ERA debate, Founders and the Greeks and Romans, and more

America's Town Hall programs in December December at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constituti…
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November 30, 2020 at 10:01 AM

December is A Great Month to Review the Structural Constitution!

Register for sessions on Congress, the Foundations of American Democracy, and the Supreme Court What's New This Week From #NCCed Article I: How Congress Works: The Legislative Branch In the sessions this week, students will answer…
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November 25, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Just Announced: 2021 Civic Calendar on the Structural Constitution

Reserve your copy today! Reserve Your 2021 Civic Calendar The 2021 Civic Calendar highlights the articles that make up the structural Constitution, exploring federalism, the three branches of government, the s…
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November 23, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Join us at 12 p.m. ET for Shakespeare and the Making of America

Today at America's Town Hall Today at America's Town Hall NOV 23 I 12 p.m. ET Shakespeare and the Making of America Free On…
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November 23, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Watch Previous Scholar Exchanges Anytime

View our library of recorded classes on topics like Federalism and Voting Rights Amendments! What's New This Week From #NCCed Virtual Museum Experiences The Center's NEW Virtual Museum Experience includes sig…
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November 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

The election and the past four years

...what have we learned? The Past Four Years: What Have We Learned? A panel of experts from across the ideolo…
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November 20, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Register for the final session on Battles for Equality in America: The 14th Amendment

Join us for a Friday session with professor Kate Masur Tomorrow's LIVE Class: 14th Amendment Session With Professor Kate Masur Join us for a class on the 14th Amendment from Reconstruction to today. Jeffrey …
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November 19, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Join us at 7 p.m. ET for Church-State Separation: What Does the Constitution Really Say?

Tonight at America's Town Hall Tonight at America's Town Hall NOV 19 I 7 p.m. ET Church-State Separation: What Does the C…
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November 16, 2020 at 12:52 PM

This Week: Slavery in America: The Constitution to Reconstruction

Register your students for an upcoming Scholar Exchange What's New This Week From #NCCed Scholar Exchanges on Battles for Equality in America: The 14th Amendment. In the sessions this week, students will work to answer: How di…
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November 14, 2020 at 1:01 PM

The ACA back at the Supreme Court

Hear a recap of the argument The Affordable Care Act Back at the Supreme Court This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in California v. Texas—a recent…
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November 12, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Register for the final session on Slavery in America: The Constitution to Reconstruction

Plus: Schedule a live tour for your students! Tomorrow's LIVE Class: Join us from the NCC as we explore this week's class on Slavery in America: The Constitution to Reconstruction In the final session of the…
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November 9, 2020 at 2:23 PM

This Week: Slavery in American: The Constitution to Reconstruction

Register your students for an upcoming Scholar Exchange What's New This Week from #NCCed Scholar Exchanges on Slavery in America: The Constitution to Reconstruction. In the sessions this week, students will: Engage in a conver…
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November 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Election 2020 and a key Supreme Court argument

Check out our resources Religious Groups, Foster Care, and the First Amendment As the nation awaits election results, the Supreme Court continues business as us…
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November 5, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Register for our Fun Friday session with Linda R. Monk!

Plus: See what students are saying about Scholar Exchanges Tomorrow's Scholar Exchange: The Bill of Rights with Linda R. Monk In this Fun Friday session, award-winning author and constitutional scholar Lind…
  Gina Romanelli · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 11:02 AM

VIRTUAL MUSEUM EXPERIENCES at the National Constitution Center

Hello!  I hope you are well and hanging in there during this crazy time. At the National Constitution Center, we know learning is taking place in a variety of environments, especially virtually, and field trips to museums and other cultural organi…
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November 2, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Check out our Election Day resources, November Town Halls, and more

Plus, Scholar Exchanges about the Bill of Rights and new live virtual tours of the Center! This election season, explore the ins and outs of American elections from a constitutional angle with our Election Day …
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November 2, 2020 at 1:07 PM

Learn about the Bill of Rights this week!

Plus: Linda R. Monk joins us for our Fun Friday Session This week's Scholar Exchanges focus on the Bill of Rights. In the sessions this week, students will work to answer: What are the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights? Ho…
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October 31, 2020 at 12:03 PM

United States v. Google

Learn about the lawsuit on this week's We the People United States v. Google  Why is the government suing Google? Experts Tim Wu and Adam White explain the …
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October 29, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Tonight: The fight against election disinformation on social media platforms

Coming to America's Town Hall this fall Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constitutio…
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October 29, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Constitutional Battles of the Branches featuring James Madison

Register for this Fun Friday session today! What Are Students and Teachers Saying About Scholar Exchanges? Over 23,000 students have participated in the Scholar Exchange progra…
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October 26, 2020 at 12:31 PM

This Week: Separation of Powers Scholar Exchanges

Plus: Join us for a Fun Friday Session with James Madison This week's Scholar Exchanges focus on Constitutional Battles of the Branches. Election Day is just a week away! In keeping with our elections theme this month, sessions…
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October 24, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Election 2020 in the courts

This week on We the People Election 2020 in the Courts  How are lawsuits over various voting laws around the country being decided? Emily Bazelon of The New…
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October 22, 2020 at 12:12 PM

Tomorrow's Exchange: Voting Rights with Jamelle Bouie

Register your students to join! Tomorrow's Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights with Jamelle Bouie Register for the final Scholar Exchange on Voting Rights tomorrow at 1 p.m. EDT. In this Fun Friday session, Jam…
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October 19, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Tonight! America’s most contentious presidential elections

Newly announced at America's Town Hall this fall Upcoming to America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about co…
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October 19, 2020 at 12:08 PM

This Week: Voting Rights Amendments

Plus: A Fun Friday Session with Jamelle Bouie This week's Scholar Exchanges focus on Voting Rights Amendments. In keeping with our elections theme this month, sessions will work to answer: Where does the…
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October 17, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings recap

This week on We the People Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings Recap This week’s episode recaps the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney …
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October 16, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Just added! Conversations on contentious elections, church-state separation, Shakespeare, and more

Newly announced at America's Town Hall this fall Newly Announced at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs a…
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October 15, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Article II: The Presidency and the Executive Branch with Holly Frey

Register for more election-themed sessions throughout October Tomorrow's Scholar Exchange: Article II: The Presidency and the Executive Branch with Holly Frey Register for the final Scholar Exchange on Article…
  Gina Romanelli · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 10:15 AM

VIRTUAL MUSEUM EXPERIENCES at the National Constitution Center

Hello!  I hope you are well and hanging in there during this crazy time. At the National Constitution Center, we know learning is taking place in a variety of environments, especially virtually, and field trips to museums and other cultural organi…
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October 12, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Learn About Article II: The Presidency and the Executive Branch

Plus: Constitution in the News Resources for your Classroom This week's Scholar Exchanges focus on Article II: The Presidency and the Executive Branch In keeping with our elections theme this month, students will: Explore t…
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October 10, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Understanding the 25th Amendment

Learn more with the week's WTP and our blog The Pandemic, the President and the 25th Amendment In light of President Trump and other high-ranking government of…
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October 8, 2020 at 2:09 PM

New Town Hall programs, election-themed Scholar Exchanges, and more!

Celebrate 100 years of voting rights for women in our new 19th Amendment exhibit! On September 17, the National Constitution Center honored Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with the 2020 Liberty Medal for her efforts …
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October 8, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Join Us Tomorrow for the Final Session on the Electoral College

Register for more election-themed sessions throughout October Tomorrow's Scholar Exchange: Learning About the Electoral College with Tara Ross Register for the final Scholar Exchange on the Electoral College…
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October 7, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Just Announced: Free and Fair with Franita and Foley LIVE on the contested election of 1876

Coming to America's Town Hall this October October at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constitut…
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October 5, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Join Us for a Month of Election Themed Scholar Exchanges

Learn about the Electoral College, Article II, voting rights, and more October's Scholar Exchanges will focus on elections. Why do we have an Electoral College? What are the president's powers as outlined…
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October 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM

The new Supreme Court term

Adam Liptak and Marcia Coyle preview what's to come Supreme Court 2020 Term Preview The new U.S. Supreme Court term is set to begin Monday, October 5. Suprem…
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October 2, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Thomas Jefferson joins for today’s Scholar Exchange on the Constitution and Federalism!

Plus, resources on the Supreme Court Today's Scholar Exchange: Jefferson, the Constitution, and Federalism Register for the final Scholar Exchange on Federalism today at 1 p.m. EDT. In this session, stude…
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September 30, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Join the launch of our Constitution Drafting Project and more this October!

Coming to America's Town Hall this October October at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constitut…
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September 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Scholar Exchanges This Week: Federalism

Plus: One more chance to learn about our Teacher Advisory Council This week's Scholar Exchanges will cover Federalism. Participating students will: Explore the debate over …
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September 26, 2020 at 3:34 PM

The 19th-century history of "court packing"

Learn more about past battles over the Supreme Court The 19th-Century History of Court-Packing What can the history of “court packing”—adding justices to the Su…
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September 24, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Join us tonight at 7 p.m. EDT for Lynne Cheney on Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe

Coming to America's Town Hall this fall September at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constituti…
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September 24, 2020 at 11:48 AM

Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Join us for a special Scholar Exchange tomorrow Scholar Exchange: Remembering Justice Ginsburg In honor of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the National Constitution Center is devoting tomorrow's Scholar…
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September 21, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Join our Teacher Advisory Council

Plus: Register your classes for a scholar exchange this week on the ratification debates Join Our Teacher Advisory Council The National Constitution Center is calling on you! We are looking for members of the …