***Two more sites have been added to our main Teacher Resources page! Look for the Civics Renewal Network and Nebraska Bar Foundation buttons that will take you directly to their web pages.***
When: June 13-18 and June 20-25.
Deadline to Apply: Application deadline March 11, 2019
Location: Washington, D.C. Georgetown University Law Center
Lodging: Participants will be eligible for discounted rooms at a nearby hotel. Teachers willing to share a room with another participant will pay $180 for the week ($36/night), while teachers who want their own room will pay $450 for the week ($90/night)
Registration Fee: $150 registration fee includes all materials and several meals.
Stipend: Participants who conduct trainings for other teachers after completing the Institute are eligible to receive a stipend of $200.
Transportation: Cost is to get to DC is the responsibility of the teacher
Benefits: The Institute includes sessions led by Supreme Court experts, journalists, authors, and attorneys, who give social studies educators an in-depth understanding of how the Court chooses and decides cases and what it is like to argue before the Court. The Institute covers six recent cases. This exciting opportunity culminates with a visit to the Supreme Court building to hear decisions handed down and attend a private reception.
The Institute prepares social studies educators to use and promote innovative teaching methods with current and past cases. Beyond the content-rich sessions and activities, social studies educators are also equipped with the skills and tools to train fellow teachers at home.
Link to Application and More Information: https://www.streetlaw.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?eventId=25&url=2019-Supreme-Court-Summer-Institute-for-Teachers#collapse1One
Also see attached brochure.
Contact if you have questions:
Erica Wang | Street Law, Inc.
program coordinator
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 870 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 | U.S.A.
Direct: +1 240-821-1324 | Fax: + 1 301-589-1131 | Email: ewang@streetlaw.org
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Deadline to Apply: Application deadline March 11, 2019
Location: Washington, D.C. Georgetown University Law Center
Lodging: Participants will be eligible for discounted rooms at a nearby hotel. Teachers willing to share a room with another participant will pay $180 for the week ($36/night), while teachers who want their own room will pay $450 for the week ($90/night)
Registration Fee: $150 registration fee includes all materials and several meals.
Stipend: Participants who conduct trainings for other teachers after completing the Institute are eligible to receive a stipend of $200.
Transportation: Cost is to get to DC is the responsibility of the teacher
Benefits: The Institute includes sessions led by Supreme Court experts, journalists, authors, and attorneys, who give social studies educators an in-depth understanding of how the Court chooses and decides cases and what it is like to argue before the Court. The Institute covers six recent cases. This exciting opportunity culminates with a visit to the Supreme Court building to hear decisions handed down and attend a private reception.
The Institute prepares social studies educators to use and promote innovative teaching methods with current and past cases. Beyond the content-rich sessions and activities, social studies educators are also equipped with the skills and tools to train fellow teachers at home.
Link to Application and More Information: https://www.streetlaw.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?eventId=25&url=2019-Supreme-Court-Summer-Institute-for-Teachers#collapse1One
Also see attached brochure.
Contact if you have questions:
Erica Wang | Street Law, Inc.
program coordinator
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 870 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 | U.S.A.
Direct: +1 240-821-1324 | Fax: + 1 301-589-1131 | Email: ewang@streetlaw.org
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Read about the 14th Annual Federal Trials and Great Debates in U.S. History summer institute in Washington, DC, June 23-28, 2019. Go to the Professional Development/Travel tab (under Teacher Resources) for details!
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Announcing a New, Free Self-Directed Course on the Fundamental Values and Principles of American Constitutional Democracy
The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce Learn.civiced.org, a new website for anyone interested in learning more about American constitutional government! The site offers a free online course, discussion forums, and highly recommended links to teaching and learning resources.
Here are some of Learn.civiced.org's features:
● We the People Open Course: A free course that follows the content of the Center’s We the People: the Citizen & the Constitution text. The course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your own schedule. It is divided into six units, each of which features a noted scholar explaining topics related to the Constitution. The course takes participants from the philosophical foundations of the U.S. Constitution through the modern interpretation and application of its ideals. You can take the entire course, or just select the sections that interest you. It is indexed with key concepts important for all citizens to know in understanding the American political system.
● Civics Forum: Discuss civics and government and share resources with other interested people throughout the country.
● Resources: Access ebooks, lesson plans, free materials, and other great websites for teaching and learning about civics and government.
We will continue to add courses, resources, and more to the site in the months ahead. Learn.civiced.org was made possible by the U.S. Department of Education through a Supporting Effective Educator Development grant.
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The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce Learn.civiced.org, a new website for anyone interested in learning more about American constitutional government! The site offers a free online course, discussion forums, and highly recommended links to teaching and learning resources.
Here are some of Learn.civiced.org's features:
● We the People Open Course: A free course that follows the content of the Center’s We the People: the Citizen & the Constitution text. The course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your own schedule. It is divided into six units, each of which features a noted scholar explaining topics related to the Constitution. The course takes participants from the philosophical foundations of the U.S. Constitution through the modern interpretation and application of its ideals. You can take the entire course, or just select the sections that interest you. It is indexed with key concepts important for all citizens to know in understanding the American political system.
● Civics Forum: Discuss civics and government and share resources with other interested people throughout the country.
● Resources: Access ebooks, lesson plans, free materials, and other great websites for teaching and learning about civics and government.
We will continue to add courses, resources, and more to the site in the months ahead. Learn.civiced.org was made possible by the U.S. Department of Education through a Supporting Effective Educator Development grant.
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From The Choices Program...
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Five reasons to participate
1)It’s more important than ever to engage students in civic discourse.
2)Discovering acts of political courage inspires students.
3)You’ll challenge students to write with a purpose for a national audience.
4)It’s an excellent research and argumentative essay assignment that meets Common Core and national standards
5)New and increased awards will recognize the top twenty-five essayist with the first-place winner receiving a $10,000 scholarship.
For complete guidelines, curriculum materials, and FAQs,
please visit www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest.
The deadline for submissions is January 18, 2019.
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1)It’s more important than ever to engage students in civic discourse.
2)Discovering acts of political courage inspires students.
3)You’ll challenge students to write with a purpose for a national audience.
4)It’s an excellent research and argumentative essay assignment that meets Common Core and national standards
5)New and increased awards will recognize the top twenty-five essayist with the first-place winner receiving a $10,000 scholarship.
For complete guidelines, curriculum materials, and FAQs,
please visit www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest.
The deadline for submissions is January 18, 2019.
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Encounter the original founding documents of the United States in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, are instrumental to the founding and philosophy of the United States. museum.archives.gov/founding-documents
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The National Constitution Center has many resources available at all grade levels to celebrate Constitution Day.
constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/constitution-day-resources
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constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/constitution-day-resources
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For students interested in a career in law:
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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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