The American Bar Association and Federal Judicial Center will conduct the 14th Annual Federal Trials and Great Debates in U.S. History summer institute in Washington, DC, June 23-28, 2019. Designed especially for teachers of U.S. History, Government, Civics, and Law, the program deepens participants’ knowledge of the federal judiciary and of the role the federal courts have played in key public controversies that have defined our constitutional and other legal rights. The week-long Institute is all expenses paid. Applications are due March 1, 2019.
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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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The James Madison Fellowships (a federal program) offer secondary level in-service and pre-service teachers the opportunity to complete a Master's degree in fields related to the U.S. Constitution. If funding is available, the Foundation will award one $24,000 James Madison Fellowship in each state.
The details of the fellowships as well as applications are available at the James Madison Foundation's website www.jamesmadison.gov/ . Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis; however, candidates only compete with other candidates from within each state-not on a national basis.
Applications are due on March 1, 2019.
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The details of the fellowships as well as applications are available at the James Madison Foundation's website www.jamesmadison.gov/ . Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis; however, candidates only compete with other candidates from within each state-not on a national basis.
Applications are due on March 1, 2019.
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Interested in Asian Studies? Take a look...
The Council for Economic Education is pleased to offer free professional development webinars for teachers nationwide. The webinars cover multiple topics on how to integrate personal finance and economics in the classroom and create a fun learning experience for your students.
When you attend the webinar(s), you will leave with relevant lessons, resources and tools that can be implemented the next day. Also, New York State teachers earn one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for each webinar. If you are interested, but cannot attend the live webinar, please register to get access to the archived version. You must attend a live webinar or listen to a recorded webinar for at least 45 minutes in order to receive a certificate.
Nov 28
Coming to America 2018: Economic Implications of Immigration
Time 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Presenter Harry Stein, Manhattan College
Register Today
Dec 4
Spotting Economics In Young Adult Literature
Time 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Presenter Lynne Farrell Stover
Register Today
Dec 11
Party Platforms and Economic Issues
Time 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Presenter Gabe Tanglao, Bergenfield Public Schools
Register Today
Dec 12
Blowing a Bubble: U.S. Housing 2000-2008
Time 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Presenter Kevin Morgan, Marlboro High School, NJ
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Apply now for 2019 online MA courses
We are pleased to announce that you can now apply to enroll in the four courses offered in Spring 2019 through the new 30-credit Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Program.
With courses led by eminent historians from renowned universities, you will learn from and interact with the best and brightest in the field and pursue a master's degree on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world.
We are particularly excited to have Pace University as a partner for this program. Since 1906, Pace has provided a high-quality education on campuses in Lower Manhattan and Westchester County, as well as online.
Three key features of the Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Program
- Exceptional price: Each 3-credit graduate course is available for $750
- World-class professional development: Courses led by top professors from Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Pace, and more
- Take your classes from home: Earn an MA in American History from Pace University, experienced in delivering high-quality online degrees, without leaving the comfort of your home.
Spring 2019
- The American Revolution with Professor Denver Brunsman, George Washington University
- The Kennedy Era with Professor Barbara Perry, University of Virginia
- The Life and Writings of Frederick Douglass with Professor David Blight, Yale University
- The Vietnam War with Professor Fred Logevall, Harvard University
Advance your career - earn a graduate degree in American History
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************************************************************************************************************Founded in 2007, Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has sent over 2000 teachers abroad on adventurous travel programs. With GEEO educators can earn professional development credit while seeing the world. GEEO's trips are 7 to 21 days in length and are designed and discounted to be interesting and affordable for teachers. In addition to amazing tour leaders, many of the programs are accompanied by university faculty that are experts on the destination. The deposit is $250 for each program and then the final payment is due 60 days before departure.
GEEO also provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences into the classroom. The trips are open to all nationalities of K-12 and university educators, administrators, retired educators, as well as educators’ guests.
GEEO is offering the following travel programs for 2018: Argentina and Brazil, Bangkok to Hanoi, Colombia, Camino de Santiago, Eastern Europe, The Galapagos Islands, Greece, Iceland, India and Nepal, Madagascar, Ireland, Armenia and Georgia, Paris to Rome, Multi-Stan, Sri Lanka and The Maldives, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam/Cambodia, and, The Balkans.
Detailed information about each trip, including itineraries, costs, travel dates, and more can be found at www.geeo.org. GEEO can be reached 7 days a week, toll-free at 1-877-600-0105 between 9 AM-9 PM EST.
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GEEO also provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences into the classroom. The trips are open to all nationalities of K-12 and university educators, administrators, retired educators, as well as educators’ guests.
GEEO is offering the following travel programs for 2018: Argentina and Brazil, Bangkok to Hanoi, Colombia, Camino de Santiago, Eastern Europe, The Galapagos Islands, Greece, Iceland, India and Nepal, Madagascar, Ireland, Armenia and Georgia, Paris to Rome, Multi-Stan, Sri Lanka and The Maldives, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam/Cambodia, and, The Balkans.
Detailed information about each trip, including itineraries, costs, travel dates, and more can be found at www.geeo.org. GEEO can be reached 7 days a week, toll-free at 1-877-600-0105 between 9 AM-9 PM EST.
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The Choices Program-Brown University
Visit this site for a list of upcoming professional development opportunities.
http://www.choices.edu/professional-development/ utm_source=Choices+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=86037f4cac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_af2c96b5f0-86037f4cac-51103937&mc_cid=86037f4cac&mc_eid=ZRi51TJPaC
Visit this site for a list of upcoming professional development opportunities.
http://www.choices.edu/professional-development/ utm_source=Choices+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=86037f4cac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_af2c96b5f0-86037f4cac-51103937&mc_cid=86037f4cac&mc_eid=ZRi51TJPaC
