Register your classes to learn about Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue Today is the first Scholar Exchange of the 2020-2021 school year! Today's sessions will cover Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue. Participating students will: Learn the difference between a constitutional question and a political question Ask "What may the government do?" Examine primary sources Discuss the importance of civil dialogue and disagreeing respectfully You can access all sessions on Zoom using a home computer, tablet, or phone. Public Scholar Exchanges Part lecture and part lively conversation, these sessions are open to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with the Center's scholars. Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue Monday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 2 Middle School Session – 12 p.m. EDT Register here. High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT Register here. Friday, September 4 All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT Register here. Next Week: Foundations of American Democracy Note: There will be no Monday session in observance of Labor Day. In this session, students will examine the form of government established by the Constitution, and its key ideas, including natural rights, the rule of law, and popular sovereignty. By examining the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, students will learn how these two documents set the foundation for American democracy and make possible the freedom that is the birthright of all Americans. Wednesday, September 9 Middle School – 12 p.m. EDT Register here. High School and College Session – 2 p.m. EDT Register here. Friday, September 11 All Ages Session – 1 p.m. EDT Register here. FULL SCHEDULE The high school and college sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. Love the Public Scholar Exchanges? Continue the Conversation With Two Other Exchange Opportunities! Private Scholar Exchanges These sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any of the topics previously discussed in a public Scholar Exchange. Private Scholar Exchanges are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a time that works best for you and your students. Complete a survey here for more information or to register your class. A member of the education team will contact you to help with the planning process.  AVAILABLE TOPICS Peer to Peer Classroom Exchanges Classroom Exchanges connect middle and high school students across the United States for virtual discussions about the Constitution. These sessions are moderated by National Constitution Center scholars, federal judges, and master teachers, but led by student voice. Participating teachers receive lesson plans on the content of the discussion and on civil dialogue techniques, as well as educational resources from the Center's Interactive Constitution. SIGN UP The Center has the resources you need to start planning for Constitution Day. In addition to a collection of lessons, activities, and educational materials, teachers can also register for an online Student Town Hall with U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch. Constitution Day Resources for the Classroom Educational videos, including one on the Constitutional Convention Lesson plans on constitutional amendments, Supreme Court cases, and on whether students would sign the Constitution Activities like crafts, puzzles, and this quiz, which will help answer, Which Founding Father Are You? LEARN MORE Online Student Town Hall With Justice Gorsuch Join us on September 17 at 12 p.m. EDT for a conversation with Justice Gorsuch, who will speak about his career, the role of the judicial branch, and what it’s like to sit on the Supreme Court. National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will moderate the discussion. REGISTER HERE Join the Teacher Advisory Council The National Constitution Center is calling on you! We are looking for members of the classroom education field to join our Teacher Advisory Council to help us to promote constitutional literacy. Members of the Teacher Advisory Council are active and engaged educational professionals who support, promote, and will have a voice in shaping our free online classes and professional development opportunities. Responsibilities of the Teacher Advisory Council include: Actively participate in at least four (4) virtual meetings during the 2020-2021 school year, with meetings scheduled at least one month in advance. Register students to participate in at least three (3) Scholar Exchanges during the 2020-2021 school year. Deliver at least one (1) Teacher Professional Development program before March 1, 2021, after completing requisite training by the Center’s education team. Distribute information about the Center’s resources and programs on their social media channels at least 24 times per year, based on a provided schedule and using approved text and images provided by the Center’s education and communications teams, adhering to distribution policies defined by the Center. Serve for one calendar year. Interested in joining? To apply for to join the Teacher Advisory Council, complete the survey here. Want more information before completing the survey? Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. 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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