Did you know that you don’t need to visit the Newseum to take a NewseumED class? Its offering of classes will continue after the museum building closes. Read More ⟶
Saturday Seminars at the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center has released its schedule for Saturday Seminars in 2019-2020. The seminars, which provide four reportable professional development hours, enhance participants’ instructional strategies for teaching the Constitution in their classroom through tours, classroom application sessions, and practicing civil dialogue techniques. Read More ⟶
Gilder Lehrman Institute Celebrates 25 Years
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In honor of its anniversary, the Institute is organizing many events. Read More ⟶
Get Ready for Law Day 2019
The 2019 Law Day theme – “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” – focuses on these cornerstones of representative government and calls on us to understand and protect these rights. Read More ⟶
Applications Open for Library of Congress Summer Institutes
Apply to participate in a week-long Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute or two-and-a-half day Library Media Specialist Multi-Day Workshop. Read More ⟶
Apply for Free Summer Institute for Teachers and Students
Are you a teacher of high-need students interested in receiving free, high-quality professional development in history and civics this summer? Read More ⟶
Become a Member of the Civics Renewal Network
The Civics Renewal Network is now accepting applications from organizations interested in becoming a contributing member of the network. Read More ⟶
#RenewCivics – Constitution Day 2018
Watch highlights of students and teachers around our nation celebrating Constitution Day and taking the Preamble Challenge! Read More ⟶
Homework Help Videos Are Here!
The Bill of Rights Institute has created a series of Homework Help videos for teachers and students. The three- to six-minute videos are designed to help you understand complex issues that have affected American history. Read More ⟶
Students Participate in Naturalization Ceremonies
To celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day this year, federal courts organized student participation at 50 naturalization ceremonies in September. Read More ⟶