K–12 educators, join the National Archives for an online summer workshop series! Each two-hour program will explore how to use primary sources to delve into the big ideas of the founding documents. During each interactive session, participants will engage with primary sources and partake in collaborative group work and discussion to discover how to use Read More ⟶
Application for American Civic Education Teacher Awards Is Open
The Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government at Indiana University and the National Education Association are pleased to co-sponsor the 2022 American Civic Education Teacher Awards (ACETA). The ACETA program honors outstanding K-12 civic education teachers who have demonstrated a special expertise in teaching about the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Congress, and Read More ⟶
Mount Vernon’s Student of the Year Award
Do you have a student who did a research paper on George Washington’s presidency? Created an artistic piece about his legacy of leadership? Produced a documentary about his military career? Referenced Washington in a speech while running for class office? If so, nominate them for Mount Vernon’s Student of the Year Award! This cash award Read More ⟶
Street Law Announces Spring SCOTUS in the Classroom Case
Street Law is excited to announce its Spring SCOTUS in the Classroom case: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. This much anticipated case will decide whether a coach praying in public after a football game is protected by the Free Exercise Clause and Free Speech Clause or violates the Establishment Clause. Oral arguments in this case Read More ⟶
Constituting America Offers Free Presentations
Since its inception 12 years ago, Constituting America has made over 685 free interactive Constitution presentations to over 48,300 students in 27 states. Each class that schedules a presentation to occur before Saturday, September 17 (Constitution Day), will get free U.S. Constitutions for all the students in its school! Constituting America will present live or Read More ⟶
Enter Constituting America’s We the Future Contest
Constituting America’s We The Future Contest challenges students to create Constitution-themed works within categories such as best song, PSA, short film, STEM project, and essay. Teachers can win up to $2,000 for best Constitution-themed lesson plan, and $1,000 for sending in the most contest entries from their classes or school. We also offer teachers a Read More ⟶
Winners Announced in StudentCam Competition
C-SPAN has announced the winners of this year’s StudentCam documentary competition, in which more than 3,000 students participated. Again this year, 150 cash prizes totaling $100,000 will be awarded to students and teachers. The competition, now in its 18th year, asked students to join the national conversation on the challenges our country is facing with Read More ⟶
Library of Congress Offers Summer PD Workshops
Apply now to join the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. for a 2½ day free professional development workshop, where you’ll learn and practice strategies for using primary sources with K-12 students. In each session, Library of Congress education specialists will model a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based teaching strategies for using primary sources to engage Read More ⟶
Check Out Civics in Real Life Podcast
Civics in Real Time is a monthly podcast about civic issues, ideas, and events brought to you by the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at the University of Central Florida. Topics include: Inflation & Presidential Approval, George Washington’s Thanksgiving, Shadow Docket, and the Promises of the Declaration. Go here to learn more. Read More ⟶
iCivics Releases Game on Foreign Policy
iCivics has launched a new game called Convene the Council. Step inside the White House Situation Room as you take on the role of president of the United States and make foreign policy decisions with the support of your National Security Council. In Convene the Council, you will address international crises through strategic action, engage with members of your National Security Council, weigh the pros and cons of various policy options, delegate action to appropriate government agencies and departments, and work to improve core metrics of U.S. prosperity, values, security, and world health. The game was made in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations. Read More ⟶