Upcoming Events
Learning Law & Democracy designs and administers a variety of event for educators who teach civics and government in the classroom -and their students.
Constitution USA
Does the Constitution have what it takes to keep up with modern America? Join Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! as he hits the Read More
May
7
Project Citizen comes to the State Capitol
May 3, 2013 9:00-1:30 Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda Are your students preparing portfolios for the annual Project Citizen Showcase? Don’t forget to register them! Space Read More
May
3
Law Day Art Contest for U.S. Students Grades 9 through 12
2013 Theme: Realizing the Dream: Equality for All. Submission: Students should create an art piece that can be represented in two dimensions (including, but not limited to, drawings, Read More
Apr
1
Congress in the Classroom applications due March 15
Congress in the Classroom is a national, award-winning education program developed and sponsored by The Dirksen Congressional Center, the workshop is dedicated to the exchange Read More
Mar
15
Grants available for middle and high school teachers to attend Political Science workshop, application deadline January 15, 2013
This initiative is sponsored by the Workshop on the Scientific Study of Politics at the Department of Political Science at Texas A&M University, Midwest Political Read More
Jan
15
We the People State Showcase and Competition Dec. 6
At the State Capitol, participation expenses supported through Legacy Grant, and announcing new pilot program for elementary and middle school students! Find out more!
Dec
6
Happy 225th Birthday, Constitution!
Here are some resources for Constitution Day: Constitutional Convention DocsTeach: We the People The Constitution at Work Reforming American Government for the 21st Century Constitutional Read More
Sep
17
Get Updated Before School Starts!
Update Institute, August 8-10 Get up to date on the new civics and government standards, new teaching materials, Supreme Court decisions, Legislative actions, and expand Read More
Aug
8
New Free Workshop Offering from Humanities Center, April, 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Based on the curriculum for the PBS documentary, Slavery by Another Name, learn best practices for using storytelling, including digital storytelling, as an effective teaching tool Read More
Apr
28
Street Law Supreme Court Institute Application Available
Street Law, Inc. is now accepting online applications for the 2012 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers. The application deadline is March 12, 2012. http://www.streetlaw.org/en/Article.266.aspx
Mar
12
FlackCheck.org will track political lies, launches Jan. 1
http://www.flackcheck.org/ FlackCheck.org will use humor to track the media and political adds, pointing out deceptions and spin. Brought to you by FactCheck.org from the University of Read More
Jan
1