On Friday, September 16, Constituting America is hosting a series of nine 25-minute workshops on the U.S. Constitution with celebrity guests, constitutional scholars, and Constituting America’s student contest winners: Students teaching students about the U.S. Constitution and talking about how the Constitution applies to their specific interests and abilities. As a special offer to your Read More ⟶
Winners of the 2022 American Civic Education Teacher Awards Announced
The Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government, and the National Education Association have announced the winners of the 2022 American Civic Education Teacher Awards (ACETA): Justin T. Hubbard of Salamanca High School in Salamanca, N.Y.; Shelina Warren of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C.; and Tony Pirotta of Jule F. Read More ⟶
Two Justices to Speak at Reagan Institute Summit
On July 27-28, 2022, the Reagan Institute’s Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity will host the Reagan Institute Summit on Education (RISE), a two-day virtual and in-person summit to address the health of education in the United States. RISE 2022 will feature diverse perspectives on education and will include leaders and key stakeholders in the Read More ⟶
“Was James Madison Truly Father of the Constitution?”
Join the James Madison Memorial Foundation on July 1, 2022, for the 25th Annual James Madison Lecture, presented by Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. The lecture will be presented live and virtually at 1 p.m. EDT at Marymount University’s Ballston Campus, 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Va. Read More ⟶
Provide Feedback on C-SPAN Classroom Resources
As we gear up for our annual summer refresh of resources and planning for next school year, we’d like your feedback! Please share your thoughts about C-SPAN’s educational resources and offerings. Your responses will help us to further tailor our resources for teachers and students. We thank you for your time and input, as a Read More ⟶
C-SPAN Announces 2023 StudentCam Documentary Theme
The C-SPAN Education Team is excited to introduce the theme for its 2023 StudentCam documentary competition! We invite middle and high school students to create a 5-6 minute video that addresses the 2023 theme: “If you were a newly elected member of Congress, which issue would be your first priority and why?” The deadline for Read More ⟶
Monticello Hosts Public Summit on Power of Descendant Communities
Join Monticello on Saturday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. ET for a special public summit: “Ascendant: The Power of Descendant Communities to Shape Our Stories, Places, and Future.” Held on Monticello’s iconic West Lawn, this program will bring descendants of Monticello’s enslaved community, thought leaders, writers, artists, and historians together in conversation about the importance Read More ⟶
Gilder Lehrman Institute Wins Award for Voting Rights Project
The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics at the Annenberg Public Policy Center is pleased to announce that the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has received its 2022 award for its project “The Right to Vote: The Role of States and the U.S. Constitution.” The project will include a series of essays written by eminent Read More ⟶
Kennedy Institute Opens Bookings for Fall Programs
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is thrilled to announce that booking for fall programs is open and that larger groups are welcome. You can schedule a fall field trip that best suits the needs of your group, whether it is an in-person visit or a virtual field trip experience for Read More ⟶
Enroll in Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History School
History School is back for another fun summer of learning! This summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute is offering five virtual courses for students in upper elementary, middle, and high school. High school students are welcome to enroll in our AP US History, AP Government and Politics, and World Wars courses. We are offering a Living Read More ⟶