Please consider attending the 2018 We the People Summer Institute. It has proven to be an excellent resource for learning about the United State Constitution.
Dates: June 4- June 7, 2018
Location: College of Law, UNL East Campus
Lodging: Provided at New Victorian Inn & Suites on 50th and O
Stipend: $300.00 – (must attend the entire week)
Materials: Access to online scholar videos, other online resources and set of 30 textbooks (middle school or high school)
Questions: Contact Pam Hastings Carrier, email - pam@nebarfnd.org or cell 402-430-5117
Select the Teacher Resources pull down tab above and go to Professional Development/Travel for the registration form!
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Dates: June 4- June 7, 2018
Location: College of Law, UNL East Campus
Lodging: Provided at New Victorian Inn & Suites on 50th and O
Stipend: $300.00 – (must attend the entire week)
Materials: Access to online scholar videos, other online resources and set of 30 textbooks (middle school or high school)
Questions: Contact Pam Hastings Carrier, email - pam@nebarfnd.org or cell 402-430-5117
Select the Teacher Resources pull down tab above and go to Professional Development/Travel for the registration form!
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We did it! With support from the Library of Congress and their Teaching Primary Sources program, we updated, upgraded, and uploaded DBQuest, our popular tool for analyzing primary sources. And we did so just in time for Black History Month with our original module on the Nashville Sit-in Movement. There's also a brand new module entitled "America's Founding Preambles."
DBQuest introduces students to major questions in civics and history and builds evidence-based reasoning skills. It's engaging, it's effective, and it's ready to be assigned.
But wait, there's more! We want to know what you think. So if you assign DBQuest, have your students use it by February 20th, complete a brief online survey, and "opt-in" to potentially be contacted for a follow-up interview, you will be eligible for a drawing that will feature at least ten $30 Amazon gift cards in addition to some iCivics swag.
So assign it! And once your students have used it, complete this brief online survey by February 20th!
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DBQuest introduces students to major questions in civics and history and builds evidence-based reasoning skills. It's engaging, it's effective, and it's ready to be assigned.
But wait, there's more! We want to know what you think. So if you assign DBQuest, have your students use it by February 20th, complete a brief online survey, and "opt-in" to potentially be contacted for a follow-up interview, you will be eligible for a drawing that will feature at least ten $30 Amazon gift cards in addition to some iCivics swag.
So assign it! And once your students have used it, complete this brief online survey by February 20th!
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Medal of Honor Character Development Program Coming to Nebraska!
A free, full day Character Development Program training is taking place on April 24th in Omaha. Middle and high school educators from all subjects areas are invited to attend.
Attendees will:
- Receive our resource kit at no cost
- Participate in model lessons
- Learn best practices for the classroom
- Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Be inspired and re-energized about teaching
Register Here:
themedalofhonor.com/news-and-events/events/events/cdp-events/bellevue-ne-training-24apr18
Details
April 24th, 2018
Registration: 8:00AM - 8:30AM
Workshop: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Bellevue University
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005
For questions, email Erin Billmayer
ebillmayer@themedalofhonor.com
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The Federal Judges Association and the Federal Bar Association are sponsoring an essay contest for high school students! The contest asks students to consider how the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment applies in high schools, colleges and graduate schools, whether in admissions, classrooms or on athletic fields.
For more information, and to enter the contest, visit
www.fedbar.org/Civics18
The Federal Judges Association and the Federal Bar Association are sponsoring an essay contest for high school students! The contest asks students to consider how the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment applies in high schools, colleges and graduate schools, whether in admissions, classrooms or on athletic fields.
For more information, and to enter the contest, visit
www.fedbar.org/Civics18
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The National Constitution Center's 2018 Civic Calendar is Available!
In 2018, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution turns 150. To commemorate this key anniversary, the Center's 2018 calendar explores America's Second Founding by examining the history and legacy of the 14th Amendment. The calendar also celebrates your favorite civic holidays and historical milestones by highlighting events, activities, lesson plans, and resources available at the museum or for use in your classroom. To reserve your FREE 2018 calendar for your classroom, enter your contact information here.
In 2018, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution turns 150. To commemorate this key anniversary, the Center's 2018 calendar explores America's Second Founding by examining the history and legacy of the 14th Amendment. The calendar also celebrates your favorite civic holidays and historical milestones by highlighting events, activities, lesson plans, and resources available at the museum or for use in your classroom. To reserve your FREE 2018 calendar for your classroom, enter your contact information here.
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Resources to fight hate and racism:
Resources to fight hate and racism:
- The Southern Poverty Law Center has published "Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide."
- Teaching Tolerance offers a vast wealth of resources and a Learning Plan Builder to help teachers build lessons around social justice standards aimed at prejudice reduction.
- A Twitter campaign, #charlottesvillecurriculum, is generating a trove of ideas for teaching tolerance, including contributions from the National Council of Teachers of English and Education Week. Brightly, an online reference for parents, also has relevant material, including “Books to help kids understand the fight for racial equality.”
- Unite Against Hate! offers resources for students, educators, and families as they engage in current national dialogue about racism, hate, and bias, compiled by the National Education Association.
- The Alliance for Excellent Education has produced: "Condemning Racism and Bigotry While Using Charlottesville as a Teachable Moment: Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Others" available here: tinyurl.com/CharlottesvilleResources.
- The Anti-Defamation League explains the teachable moments resulting from the recent Charlottesville events in “Lessons to Teach and Learn from ‘Unite the Right'."
- Future Ready Librarians from around the country are sharing Anti-Racist Resources in response to the tragic Charlottesville events.
- Common Sense Media provides a list of resources for educators seeking to develop an inclusive culture in their classroom and teach social and emotional skills to students.
- In “Talking to Children When Hate Makes Headlines,” CNN offers resources to teachers and parents now having conversations about hate and bigotry with children.
- Teach Plus compiled a list of Tools and Resources for Teaching About Race, History, and Other Issues Related to Charlottesville.
- Edutopia’s site features “How to Teach Beyond Ferguson,” by José Vilson, a middle school math teacher and coach, who provides tools and strategies for having difficult but necessary conversations.
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The News Literacy Project (NLP) is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that works with educators and journalists to teach middle school and high school students how to sort fact from fiction in the digital age. NLP provides these students with the essential skills they need to become smart, active consumers of news and information and engaged, informed citizens.
www.thenewsliteracyproject.org/
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The News Literacy Project (NLP) is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that works with educators and journalists to teach middle school and high school students how to sort fact from fiction in the digital age. NLP provides these students with the essential skills they need to become smart, active consumers of news and information and engaged, informed citizens.
www.thenewsliteracyproject.org/
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Many resources are available from the very popular We the People program! http://www.civiced.org/wtp-the-programwww.civiced.org/wtp-the-program
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Here is a great site to teach your students about civil discourse:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/hot-button-topics-civil-discussions-anne-vilen-katie-dulaney
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/hot-button-topics-civil-discussions-anne-vilen-katie-dulaney
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