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The Center for Civic Education has launched a nationwide initiative to focus its signature daily program, “60-Second Civics,” on the right to vote in the weeks leading up to the November 3 national elections. Each day, 60-Second Civics will feature a podcast focused on voting, elections and representation and how those rights are protected under Read More ⟶

Interested in a live, virtual class for your students? Sign up for our “On the Campaign Trail: The Battle for Votes” class. Candidates know that it is not just what you say, but how you say it. In every election season, the candidates and supporters compete to shape viewers’ opinions and garner their votes. In this virtual class, students will learn the persuasion techniques used by candidates when running for office, deepening their ability to analyze a variety of media produced by campaigns and to help separate fact from fiction. Sign up here. Read More ⟶

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to offer free courses this fall for elementary, middle, and high school students. Master Teachers will present lessons anchored in primary source documents, many from the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s collection of more than 70,000 American history artifacts. The goal is to engage students and excite them about history so that they leave each lesson more knowledgeable about a new idea, theme, document, or pivotal moment in history. The Gilder Lehrman Online History School is hosted on the video conference system Zoom. Recordings of each class session will be available for students, educators, and families to view on demand after the live sessions occur. For more information, go here. Read More ⟶

Here you will find a collection of Constitution Day programming for teachers, students of all ages, and families. Unless noted, the programming will be live on September 17. Happy Constitution Day! Bill of Rights Institute Constitution Day Live! Join BRI for a special four-hour live event as we celebrate the 233rd anniversary of the signing Read More ⟶

Street Law announces that its first fall SCOTUS in the Classroom case, Torres v. Madrid, is available. This timely case deals with excessive use of force by the police, qualified immunity, and the meaning of “seizure” in the Fourth Amendment. During the 2020-21 Supreme Court term, Street Law will select the most classroom-relevant, student-friendly cases Read More ⟶

The Center for Civic Education announces a free webinar series, “Power to the People,” which will launch on Constitution Day, September 17, and continue each Thursday for seven weeks. These webinars are designed for teachers and those interested in civics, government and U.S. history and in learning the different ways people participate in our government. Read More ⟶

Street Law needs your help to keep our law-themed high school database updated! This database tracks hundreds of high schools that emphasize law and legal careers throughout their curriculum and culture. If you are affiliated with (or know someone who is affiliated with) a law-themed high school, then help us keep our database current by Read More ⟶