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.
2018 Update
2018 Update: Summer Institute in Civics and Law-Related Education Get Updated Before School Starts! August 7-9, 2018 Room 230 Minnesota Judicial Center St. Paul, MN Read More
Aug
7-9
James Madison Legacy Project: Summer Institute U of W Madison June 24-28, 2018
Professional Development opportunity for Minnesota and Wisconsin teachers. All costs paid by this 4-year federally funded nation-wide initiative to address needs of students in high Read More
Jun
25
Project Citizen State Showcase goes to the State Capitol
Students will show what they know in this project-based-learning on solving public problems. More Information
May
15
Shaping America’s Elections Workshop
During an election year, Americans are bombarded by various messages and images from candidates. Discuss political media through the lens of shared American values and Read More
Nov
5
UPDATE 2016: Summer Institute in Civics and Law-Related Education
Get Updated Before School Starts! 9:00-3:00 Room 230 Minnesota Judicial Center St. Paul, Minnesota Agenda (draft) http://bit.ly/2a0CvDu It has been an interesting year for Read More
Aug
9-11
New! James Madison Legacy Project
Professional Development opportunity for Minnesota teachers. All costs paid by this 3-year federally funded nation-wide initiative. Cohort 1 meeting dates: May 17 and 18, June Read More
May
17
We the People Competition and Showcase
Minnesota We the People Competition and Showcase December 11, 2015, Minnesota Judicial Center, St. Paul, Minnesota More information
Dec
11
Celebrate Magna Carta on Constitution Day!
A collection of lessons and supporting materials to teach Magna Carta! Take time this Constitution Day, September 17, to highlight enduring themes of liberty, freedom, Read More
Sep
17
Project Citizen State Showcase goes to the Judicial Center May 12
Learn more and register now!
May
12
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
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