Constitution in the Headlines Classroom Resource: Explore Press Censorship After World War I

How far can the government go in restricting speech during wartime? Explore the story of press censorship after World War I in our latest Constitution in the Headlines student resource.

Students can dive into landmark cases like Schenck v. United States, Abrams v. United States, and Near v. Minnesota, examining how the First Amendment was tested and shaped for generations to come.

Spark discussion with these student questions:

• How did the Sedition Act of 1918 affect free speech during World War I?
• What is the role of protections against prior restraints in press freedom?
• What was Justice Brandeis’s position on free speech, and why does it matter today?

Hands-on classroom options include designing a pamphlet, creating a Thin Slide, or debating key court cases—all while practicing civil dialogue.

Give your students the tools to think critically, discuss respectfully, and understand the evolving right for free speech.

P.S. Don't forget that applications for this spring’s Weekend Workshops at the National Constitution Center close November 14. Join educators nationwide in deepening your understanding of the principles that inspired the signers of the Declaration of Independence through scholar-led sessions, guided tours, and collaborative discussions. Apply to attend

New Paid Fellowship: Deliver Professional Learning Nationwide

Are you a passionate educator ready to lead, inspire, and strengthen civic learning in underserved communities?

The National Constitution Center is seeking exceptional educators for its Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) Fellowship—a unique opportunity to expand access to high-quality, nonpartisan constitutional education in rural and remote communities. This is more than a teaching role—it’s a leadership opportunity to inspire colleagues, elevate students, and strengthen civic engagement nationwide. 

CERRC Fellows will:

• Receive advanced training from constitutional scholars and education experts at the NCC.
• Lead efforts to expand access to civic learning in underserved regions.
• Build community with educators and educational leaders from across the country.

Chosen through a competitive national application process, the five fellows selected for this pilot year will form a small, distinguished cohort of middle and high school educators dedicated to ensuring that geography is never a barrier to understanding the Constitution or participating in civic life. Applications are open through November 30.

New From the Constitution Daily Blog

Supreme Court showdown on tariffs shaping up as landmark case

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes

“On Nov. 5, 2025, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that may decide the fate of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, consolidated with Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, the Justices will decide if a specific act of Congress allows the president to impose tariffs, and if the act itself unconstitutionally delegates legislative authority to the president. ... ” Read more

In the Supreme Court, whose facts count the most?

by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 3 minutes

“President Donald Trump wants to deploy troops in Chicago and Portland, cities that he has described as “war ravaged,” “burning down,” and “a war zone.” Two district court judges have disputed those descriptions, with one saying the administration’s depictions are “untethered from the facts.” Whose facts should you believe? For many years, federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, have paid considerable deference to a trial judge’s findings of facts in a case before him or her. ... ” Read more

You’re Invited: Events in November

🗓️ Live From the Museum: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with the Aquinnah Cultural Center

Monday, November 3 | Noon ET

In partnership with the Aquinnah Cultural Center, join a museum educator live to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Together, we’ll explore tribal sovereignty, the constitutional roots of Indigenous relationships, and take a look at the belongings and creations of the Aquinnah Wampanoag.

🗓️ America’s Town Hall: Native Nations: From Ancient Cities to Today

Tuesday, November 4 | 1 pm ET

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal discusses her new book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America, tracing a thousand years of Native history—from the rise of ancient cities and the arrival of Europeans to today’s ongoing fights for sovereignty. Thomas Donnelly, chief scholar of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

🗓️ Learning With NCCEd: Storytelling with Retell in Rhyme

Tuesday, November 11 | 7-8 p.m. ET

Dive deeper into Historical Foundations through Storytelling using the Retell in Rhyme NCC protocol. You will use W.E.B. Dubois’ The Souls of Black Folk (1903) to enhance your understanding of Black political and legal activism to win recognition of the constitutional rights and guarantees of full civic membership and inclusion promised by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. The session will also help you make connections to your work and provide methods of implementation.

🗓️ Live From the Museum: Women Veterans in World War I

Monday, November 10 | Noon ET

As we celebrate Veterans Day, join a museum educator live in The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote. Together, we will explore how American women served their country during World War I as yeomen in the U.S. Navy and members of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, while others continued the fight for voting rights on the home front.

🗓️ Monthly Virtual Session: Native Americans and the Constitution

Wednesday, November 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. ET

Delve into the comprehensive historical context of Native American history, examining its constitutional implications and their significance. Join us as scholar Gregory Ablavsky dives into stories about Native Americans and their contributions to U.S. constitutional history. Ginnie Holloway, a member of the Center’s Teacher Advisory Board, will lead the practical integration of these vital narratives into educational curricula and instruction.

P.S. You can register in advance for any of our free professional learning sessions during the 2025-2026 academic year on our calendar.

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