No Lawyer Jokes! Talking about the Sixth and Seventh Amendments This week, we talk about the vital role of lawyers in our criminal and civil justice systems through the Sixth and Seventh Amendments. We try not to make lawyer jokes (and fail). If you've ever wo...

Have you taken a look at our episode of the Civic Flame this week? We talk about the Sixth and Seventh Amendments (six, seven!), and look at why lawyers are such an integral part of our criminal and civil justice system.

#SixthAmendment #lawyers #dueprocess #civicsed

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RAPPS: The Five Freedoms in the First Amendment This is another quintessential on for our AP GOV audience. What are the 5 RAPPS freedoms in the First Amendment (Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech). Check out what the First Amendment do...

Might be a good time for this #podcast episode: what’s up with the #FirstAmendment Get your #civicsed in before it’s too late.

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America didn’t become a nation of 330 million overnight.

This free lesson packet helps students explore how population trends, immigration, environment, and policy shaped the country they live in today.

👉 Grab it here: buff.ly/CZqInSu

#PopulationEducation #CivicsEd #SSChat

What is the Supremacy Clause? Article 6 and why the US Constitution Rules What is Article 6 of the US Constitution? This week we explore the supremacy clause, nullification, and why the US Constitution forbids religious texts. Come learn about how the supremacy clause shape...

Can the Constitution do that?

Learn why the Constitution rules in our episode on the Supremacy Clause.

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#constitution #civicsed #article6

Why should you listen to The Civic Flame? Because Constitutional education (and enforcement!) is more important now that ever.

#readtheconstitution #podcast #thecivicflame #civicsed #APGov

A Change is Coming: Article 5 and the Amendment Process In this week’s episode we look at how to amend the US Constitution. What is a constitutional convention? Do we have a 28th Amendment or not? And talk about why the constitutional founders built a syst...

As you attack this Tuesday, remember to check out the a Civic Flame’s episode on the constitutional amendment process!

Our system was made for change, and here’s how we do it.

#civicsed #civics #amendmentprocess #changethesystem

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Got a future voter at home?👋 January is a great time to talk about civics & why elections matter to their future. Encourage early engagement! You can even take them on a tour of the Elections Center!
#FutureVoters #CivicsEd

Teachers/librarians: Still time to register!

Learn about freedom of the press, #medialiteracy skills, and how news formats have changed over the years!

#sschat #civicsED #JournalisminAction

Inside the Saturday Night Massacre: Nixon, Watergate and the Fight for Accountability - Retro Report Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.

2/ A new short doc and lesson plan examine how Nixon tested the limits of presidential power. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/inside...

#APGov #Watergate #TeachingHistory #SaturdayNightMassacre #USHistory #CivicsEd
#USHistory #APUSH

📌 #civicsed

Constitution's emoluments clause and Qatar gifting Trump $400M luxury jet "Our founders put into our Constitution a prohibition on government officials, including the president, accepting payments, gifts from foreign governments," according to Kathleen Clark, law ...

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

The Constitution's emoluments clause and Qatar gifting Trump $400M luxury jet

Ask students to examine the clause and why the Founders included it in the Constitution.

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Teachers: Good for a group activity via PBS News Hour Classroom —

Have your students look at different economic, foreign affairs, education, role of federal government, criminal enforcement and corruption, immigration issues of #First100Days

#sschat #apgov #apush #CivicsEd #Edusky

📢 Educators, join us for Classrooms as Bridging Spaces: A Roundtable for Educators on April 24th at 5:30 PM EST! Hear from expert panelists, connect with peers, and explore how classrooms can foster understanding. 🔗 Register now: allsides.com/schools
#EdChat #CivicsEd #sschat #civicslearningweek

Image of logos for partner orgs and a link to learning resources for 3 reading levels: Is the Rule of Law Essential to “The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions”? Lincoln, abolitionism, and mob violence in the 1830s American West -URL: https://resources.newamericanhistory.org/lyceum-address-leveled

A4 #CivicLearningWeek #SSChat This looks amazing! Thanks for the share! Check out our 3 leveled reading #civicsed collab with @newamericanhistory.bsky.social and @civicmuseums.bsky.social @lincolnpresfdn.bsky.social on Lincoln’s Lyceum Address: resources.newamericanhistory.org/lyceum-addre...

Come hear from authors & fellow educators on teaching #BlackHistoryMonth -- and get lesson ideas you can use the rest of the year!

Plus free book giveaways📚💫

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#EduSky #schoollibrarians #elachat #engchat #sschat #apush #apgov #civicsED

The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America This Black History Month, explore the origins of DEI in America with News Hour's “Hidden Histories” series

PBS @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom Daily News Lesson:

The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America

Ask students: What do you think are the goals of DEI programs?

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At the Boston Public Library's GBH studio listening to the live broadcast about the youth standup civic action program with profiles of young civic leaders! #cufancss #ncss #civicsed

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." ~Nelson Mandela. #EduSky What quotes, ideas, & resources support our work as educators to change the world? #rethink_learning #believe #purpose #education #democracy #freedom #hope #civicsed #socialstudies #history

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." ~Nelson Mandela. #EduSky

What quotes, ideas, & resources support our work as educators to change the world?
#rethink_learning #believe #purpose #education #democracy #freedom #hope #civicsed #socialstudies #history

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Excited to share my new article on using C.O.R.E., H.E.A.R.T., & generative AI to build a balanced social studies curriculum! Let's promote critical thinking & diverse perspectives #SocialStudies #CivicsEd #GenerativeAI #TheLeader #NSSLA bit.ly/3Wf79QY

Today's #BringYourDogToWorkDay for @Interior: A federal agency 1st! #CivicsIsFun. Show Your Support for #CivicsEd & Tweet Your DogPics @ us!

Massachusetts Kids Fight for 'Civic Ed' http://huff.to/jBCsCf via @huffingtonpost #CivicsEd #UTEC_lowell