Register for our LIVE Scholar Exchanges this week on Battles for Equality in America: The 14th Amendment
In this session, students will:
- Explore the 14th Amendment and the battles for equality in America.
- Examine the clauses of the 14th Amendment and the battle over their meaning from Reconstruction to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on marriage equality in Obergefell.
- Discuss America’s first and second civil rights movements, the Constitution and women, and modern interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
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Upcoming Scholar Exchanges |
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Battles for Equality in America: The 14th Amendment
Monday, March 22, and Wednesday, March 24
Friday, March 26, with Christopher R. Riano
Explore resources for the session here.
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Register for an April Scholar Exchange to review for the AP test
This April, we are here to help students prepare for the upcoming Advanced Placement Government and Politics exam. Not taking the test? These high-energy classes are great for learners of all ages!
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Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention
In this session, students will examine the issues and events that led to the Constitutional Convention and explore its major turning points and compromises—including the Connecticut Compromise, the Three-Fifths Compromise, and the Slave Trade Clause.
Monday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 7
Friday, April 9, with Jill Lepore
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The Bill of Rights
In this session, students study the Bill of Rights—its rights, its protections and limitations on government—and the process by which it was discussed, debated, and ratified. Students will also explore how the Bill of Rights affects them today.
Monday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 14
Friday, April 16, with Akhil Reed Amar
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Live classes are offered the entire school year with new topics WEEKLY! Review the full 2020-2021 school year schedule HERE.
All sessions are also recorded, streamed live on YouTube, and posted on our website. Need the corresponding resources for each session? Find resource briefs and slides for each topic here.
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Book the time that works for your class to engage!
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Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, these sessions include your class, a scholar, and a moderator—and are available on any Scholar Exchange topic.
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Led by student voice and moderated by scholars, judges, and teacher facilitators, students across the nation are connected for virtual discussions about the Constitution. Register your class to receive both content-driven and civil dialogue lesson plans.
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Spring Mixer for Administrators |
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Join the National Constitution Center’s education team today at this virtual networking reception as we engage in meaningful conversation around the 2020-2021 school year and our shared mission to build “A More Perfect Union,” one student at a time. Dr. Kerry Sautner, chief learning officer, and Sarah Harris, director of education, will provide methods to strengthen the nation’s civic education work by leveraging access to the Center’s educational resources. This reception is hosted by the National Constitution Center’s education team joined by fellow school leaders from around the country. |
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Mixer for Administrators
Monday, March 22
4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
45-60 minutes with Q&A Discussion
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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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