As you continue to plan remote learning time, consider registering your students for one of our Scholar Exchanges, live, interactive classes—part lecture and part conversation— led by scholars from the National Constitution Center. Students, teachers, and parents can join a constitutional conversation from anywhere in the United States from a home computer, laptop, or phone. Educators can also register for the Center's weekly open-source professional development programs, which focus on building constitutional literacy skills using our educational materials.

Today: George Washington and Writing History Join us today at 1 pm EDT for a conversation between Jeffrey Rosen and historian and bestselling author Alexis Coe, as they examine how America remembers our first president.

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What's Next: Scholar Exchanges Want to register for a future program? Dates and topics are available for the next five weeks. April 15 and 16 Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure Students will investigate the text and interpretations of the Fourth Amendment to define some of the key debates about where the Fourth Amendment is headed in an age of technology. Middle School Session– 12 p.m. (EDT) Register here. High School and College Session– 1 p.m. (EDT) Register here.

April 22 and 23 Slavery in America from the Constitution to Reconstruction Special guest Eric Foner, historian and 14th Amendment scholar, joins us for the 1 p.m. session on Wednesday In this first part of the session on the 14th Amendment, students will explore the drafting and history around the amendment. Middle School Session– 12 p.m. (EDT) Register here. High School and College Session– 1 p.m. (EDT) Register here. April 29 and 30 14th Amendment, Part II from Roe to Obergefell Students will explore the historical foundation of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution—the Reconstruction Amendments—from their dramatic pre-Civil War origins to today, detailing how they changed our founding document and shaped American history. Middle School Session– 12 p.m. (EDT) Register here. High School and College Session– 1 p.m. (EDT) Register here.

May 6 and 7 Second Amendment and Conclusion Students will be introduced to different viewpoints and debates surrounding the Second Amendment and build understanding of the resources and methods used by justices on the Supreme Court and constitutional scholars when analyzing and forming opinions about the Constitution. Middle School Session– 12 p.m. (EDT) Register here. High School and College Session– 1 p.m. (EDT) Register here.

Don't Forget About Our Friday Sessions! Special guests introduce additional constitutional topics that are different from the week's theme. All Friday Scholar Exchanges are scheduled for 1 p.m. (EDT). April 17: AP Court Cases with Jeffrey Rosen This Exchange explores the 15 required Supreme Court cases for the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics course and exam in a fast-paced, interactive format. Join here. April 24: Special Guest Speaker to Be Announced May 1: Constitutional Convention with Jeffrey Rosen Students will examine the need for a Constitutional Convention, what the Framers experienced during their time in Philadelphia, and the steps the states needed to take to ratify our founding document. Join here. May 8: Introduction to the Bill of Rights with Jeffrey Rosen Students will learn about the need for a Bill of Rights, the drafting process for the amendments that were included, and the lasting impacts of the amendment that were ratified. Join here. Sessions will be streamed live, recorded, and posted on our website.

Videos: Past Scholar Exchanges If you missed any of our past Scholar Exchanges, you can watch the videos here. Topics include: Ken Burns: The Constitution in Times of Crisis Ken Burns, renowned American filmmaker and documentarian, joins Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner to discuss the American revolution, Civil War and Reconstruction, the Great Depression, and World War II. Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure What does the Fourth Amendment say? When can the government search you or seize your property? When is a government’s search or seizure “reasonable”? Students examine the text and interpretations of the Fourth Amendment with National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen. First Amendment: Freedom of Speech and Press Students trace the historical foundations of the speech and press clauses of the First Amendment and learn about different types of speech—including symbolic speech, hate speech, and political speech— to determine the scope of government protections of the First Amendment. Ask Jeff National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen takes audience questions about the Fourth Amendment's search and seizure provisions, the ability to delay federal elections during the COVID-19 crisis, and if the founders overstepped their boundaries at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. First Amendment: Free Exercise and Establishment (Part One) and Free Exercise and Establishment (Part Two) Students will take an extended look at the First Amendment's free exercise and establishment clauses related to religion and examine both historical and current issues involving the clauses.

Private Scholar Exchanges Scholar Exchanges including your class, a scholar, and a moderator are also available. Complete a survey here for more information or to register your class to participate. A member of the education team will be in contact to help with the planning process.

Professional Development Opportunities Join us Mondays from 12 – 12:20 p.m. for open-source professional development programs highlighting the Center’s free, online resources and strategies to support constitutional literacy education through remote learning. Upcoming webinars include: Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure, April 13 14th Amendment: Origins and Interpretations, April 20 Second Amendment: Past and Present, April 27 Register here.

The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email [email protected] with questions or comments on how we can help you and your students with your remote learning needs.

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