Learn How to Teach Supreme Court Cases

Wednesday, April 16 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET

Join us for a free professional learning session that will delve into the role of the Supreme Court and the structure of Article III of the Constitution. Educators will discuss judicial interpretation and learn how to bring real-world Supreme Court cases into their classrooms, helping students understand the lasting impact of judicial decisions.

Explore the resources that will be shared in the session from our Constitution 101 teacher-led curriculum, Module 9: The Judicial System and Current Cases.

SCOTUS in the News

Supreme Court may take its own turn at reducing federal agencies’ powers

"As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE continue to slash the size of federal agencies and departments, those executive bodies may be in store for another hit, this time from the U.S. Supreme Court." Read the blog.

Supreme Court to consider the fate of no-cost medical preventive services

"In April 2025, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case about the fate of preventative screenings and medications currently offered at no cost to consumers under the Affordable Care Act." Read the blog.

From Our Partners

Video: How Tinker v. Des Moines Established Students’ Free Speech Rights

Tinker v. Des Moines protected students’ right to free speech in public schools, but what about social media platforms? Last week, our friends at Retro Report released a new short film on the history of this landmark case and its connection to contemporary debates about student speech. Access the lesson and activity that accompanies the video.

You’re Invited: April Events

🗓️ America’s Town Hall: The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord at 250

Online | Tuesday, April 15| Noon ET

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, historians including Rosemarie Zagarri of George Mason University explore the events leading to the first shots of the American Revolution, the battles themselves, and the colonists’ response to this pivotal moment in history. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

🗓️ America’s Town Hall: The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate

Online | Thursday, April 24 | Noon ET

President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship has reignited debates over the 14th Amendment and the meaning of citizenship in America. Join legal experts Amanda Frost of the University of Virginia School of Law, Ilan Wurman of the University of Minnesota Law School, and John Yoo of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law as they analyze the legal challenges surrounding birthright citizenship, explore the constitutional and historical arguments on all sides of this debate, and discuss its broader implications for immigration. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

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