Constitution 101, our new online student course created through the collaboration of Khan Academy and the National Constitution Center, is now live for educators! The course consists of nine units that include videos featuring federal judges, former elected officials, public intellectuals, and leading constitutional scholars from diverse political philosophies who share canonical stories about the Constitution, discuss landmark Supreme Court cases, and explore some of the most important constitutional debates facing the nation today. A complement to the NCC’s teacher-led Constitution 101 curriculum, the student course uses a mastery-based approach that allows students to progress at their own pace with activities, exercises, and other engaging content. Explore the course now:
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The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” As the MUSEUM OF WE THE PEOPLE, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As AMERICA’S TOWN HALL, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a HEADQUARTERS FOR CIVIC EDUCATION, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
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http://www.constitutioncenter.org
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 51-200 employees
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- 1988
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Toby Stock
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Julie Silverbrook
Vice President of Civic Education at the National Constitution Center
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Judge David Tatel’s new memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, recalls his remarkable legal career. In this episode, Judge Tatel joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss his experience as a civil rights lawyer, landmark cases he presided over as a federal judge, the challenges his blindness posed, and how he overcame them. Listen: https://ow.ly/rQWR50SFHEj
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Calling All History & Civics Teachers! Have you heard the news? Our Constitution 101 course with NINE total units is now live and ready for you to integrate into your lesson plan! 📜 Teachers and Students are LOVING our new Constitution 101 course—and you will too! 🌟 As you gear up for the new school year, immerse your classroom in the interactive journey of our Constitution 101 course. This isn't just learning; it's an adventure into the heart of American history that prepares the informed citizens of tomorrow! 📜✨ 👉 Ready to make history come alive? Explore the course now: https://lnkd.in/dm8WX3Sn P.S. A big shout out to our partners at the National Constitution Center for helping us make this possible! 🙌
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On July 1, 2024, #SCOTUS handed down its 6-3 ruling in the landmark case Trump v. United States, finding that the president is entitled to presumptive immunity from prosecution for all official acts, but not for unofficial acts. This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast episode, Sai Prakash of the University of Virgina Law School and Michael McConnell of Stanford Law School join host Jeffrey Rosen to explore the constitutional history of presidential power, the unitary executive theory, and presidential immunity from the founding to present day. Listen: https://ow.ly/oZJG50SA69M
Presidential Immunity From the Founding to Today - Podcast | Constitution Center
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“I felt joy and hope, in our city and our country, in the people who make it unique and strong, and in the concepts and ideals on which it was founded.” Stephanie Farr covers #RedWhiteBlueToDo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. https://ow.ly/URFT50SuPAF
Philly’s new Independence holiday gets to the heart of America
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President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen joins Ari Shapiro on NPR to discuss expanded presidential power in the wake of the #SCOTUS decision in the Trump immunity case. https://ow.ly/TWkn50SuzAy
New presidential immunity ruling goes against what founders intended, scholar says
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The recent #SCOTUS decision in #Loper overturns the precedent set in #Chevron. How does this affect everyday Americans? Marcia Coyle explains for #ConstitutionDaily.
The Supreme Court gives courts new marching orders on issues affecting Americans’ everyday lives
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Did #SCOTUS shift a bit in its approach to guns? Marcia Coyle unpacks the recent 8-1 ruling in #USVRahimi. Read #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/M6OS50Sown6
No earthquake, but did the Supreme Court shift a bit in its approach to guns? | Constitution Center
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Distinguished legal scholars and #SCOTUS analysts Erwin Chemerinsky, Miguel Estrada, Mary Anne Franks, Gregory G. Garre, and Frederick Lawrence will discuss, in a conversation moderated by journalist Amy Howe, the important cases of the term including social media moderation, deference to administrative agencies, reproductive rights, and presidential criminal liability. They will also discuss what to expect at the Supreme Court next year. This program is presented in partnership with Anti-Defamation League. Register to attend July 9 at Noon ET: https://ow.ly/olxf50SmpIS
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William Thaddeus Coleman Jr., a civil rights lawyer born in Philadelphia, served as counsel in several significant #SCOTUS trials, including Brown v. Board of Education. A new bronze bas-relief memorializing his commitment to civil rights is now on display at the National Constitution Center, outside the entrance to the Kimmel Theater. Photo by Joe Kramer for Dilworth Paxson Dilworth Paxson LLP https://ow.ly/jUMs50SlUiK
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