Part lecture and part lively conversation, these free weekly classes offered by the National Constitution Center are accessible to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with scholars on core constitutional topics. Each week this school year, three classes will be offered: Introductory and Advanced sessions on Wednesdays, Read More ⟶
Lou Frey Institute’s Webinar Series Starts With National Archives
Kicking off Constitution Day, the Lou Frey Institute will host a webinar at 4 p.m. Eastern on September 9 on the Charters of Freedom featuring Dr. Charles Flanagan, outreach supervisor at the National Archives’ Center for Legislative Archives. Teachers will learn how to engage students with learning activities using the Declaration of Independence and the Read More ⟶
Core Knowledge Offers New Middle School U.S. History Curriculum
Core Knowledge is pleased to provide its new Middle School U.S. History curriculum, which provides an overview of four hundred years of American history. Schools may choose to use these materials in either Grade 7 or Grade 8, depending on when their state and/or district standards mandate teaching American History. CKHG U.S. History includes: A Read More ⟶
Apply for George Washington Teacher Institute’s Teacher Advisory Group
The George Washington Teacher Institute is looking for current K-12 teachers from across the nation to help inform its work and provide insights into teacher and student needs. Volunteer members of the GWTI Teacher Advisory Group will provide feedback on GWTI digital programs and classroom resources using online surveys, as well as provide insight into Read More ⟶
Summer Teacher Programs on Federal Courts
The ABA Division for Public Education will host two virtual summer institutes! Our speakers series with the Sacramento Judicial Learning Center will kick off on July 15 with a session with Adam Liptak of the New York Times on the recent SCOTUS B.L. student speech case, and the Grady Teachers Institute will launch on July Read More ⟶
C-SPAN Classroom Offers Educator Conference Sessions
New to teaching with C-SPAN or looking for a refresher on the numerous free resources that we have available for social studies teachers? Consider signing up for one (or more!) of our six conference sessions on July 27-28. Learn more and register here. Read More ⟶
Constituting America Hosts Book Club for Elementary School Students
On July 29 at 7 p.m. ET, Constituting America will host a Book Club Meeting for elementary school students featuring “Gigi at the White House” by Gigi McBride, daughter of Anita McBride, former first lady Laura Bush’s chief of staff and board member of the White House Historical Association. Gigi will be the featured book Read More ⟶
Constituting America Starts Podcasts on Federalists and Anti-Federalist Papers
On July 6, 2021, Constituting America continues its complimentary Live Constitutional Chats Podcast series with “The Debate on the Constitution: The Federalist & Anti-Federalist Papers.” Each week through Constitution Day we compare an Anti-Federalist Paper and a Federalist Paper, and share in a chat format for discussion. Gordon Lloyd of Pepperdine School of Public Policy Read More ⟶
Kennedy Institute to Host In-Person and Virtual Visits for Students in Fall
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is welcoming student groups in person beginning on Tuesday, September 28. Make your way back to the Senate Chamber and challenge your students to consider real policy ideas before the United States Senate. Not ready to book an in-person field trip? We’re still offering our Read More ⟶
Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Writing Contest for Teachers
Would you like to write for the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Bill of Rights in Action newsletter and get a chance to receive a $300 stipend for your writing? If you enjoy writing and creating lessons on topics in U.S. government, current events, U.S. history, and world history, enter the 2021 BRIA Write-On Competition! To enter, Read More ⟶