Constitution in the Classroom — bringing ACS lawyers and law students to America's schools
“ACS’s Constitution in the Classroom project has done an outstanding job of translating constitutional values into relevant and engaging constitutional lessons for students across America. By encouraging civic participation and constitutional dialogue, it has become a symbol of the difficult work that is democracy.“
- Andrew Ferguson, Professor of Law, University of the District of Columbia,
Co-Founder of Constitution in the Classroom
What is Constitution in the Classroom? Constitution in the Classroom brings ACS members into primary and secondary classrooms to raise awareness of fundamental constitutional principles. As lawyers, law students and educators we have a resource that we can share with students: our knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution. By spending as little as one hour teaching in a high school, middle school or elementary school classroom, you can excite young minds about their constitutional rights and responsibilities.
When is CITC?
Who can get involved with CITC? We strongly encourage all lawyers and law students to volunteer with ACS in our CITC program. If you are interested in coordinating a program in your area please e-mail us at classroom@acslaw.org. ACS’s Constitution in the Classroom is a great way to go out into the community and teach local school kids about the importance of the Constitution. We hope you join us in these efforts and volunteer for our Constitution in the Classroom program.
|
|
Calling All Classroom Volunteers!
Wednesday, April 10th Mayer Brown 1999 K Street NW Washington, DC
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Golden Gate University School of Law 536 Mission Street Room 3203 San Francisco, CA If you are interested in coordinating this program in your area, please email classroom@acslaw.org.
Watch Former U.S. Solicitor General Teach in D.C. Public SchoolsFormer Solicitor General and assistant Attorney General Walter Dellinger spoke with fourth grade students at Ross Elementary School in Washington, D.C., about their own rights to free speech in celebration of Constitution Day. He taught the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District case and explained that he was a clerk for then-Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black when Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District was heard by the court.
|
CITC in the News
Marin City students get lesson on the Constitution from local lawyer Marin Independent Journal April 23, 2013 "I see kids getting excited about the law. They are the ones who are going to be our leaders." -Anna Tryon Pletcher, ACS Bay Area Lawyer Chapter
Program lets students get a personal look at the Constitution The Bend Bulletin September 18, 2012 "It's all about making it current and showing kids that the Constitution is a living thing. We're showing them that it matters." -Alycia Sykora, ACS Oregon Lawyer Chapter
A New Spin on Freedom of Speech Huffington Post May 21, 2012 "By the end of the Hack Jam, youth and mentors alike carried a newfound understanding of the scope and power of freedom of speech."
Spare Times - For Children for May 11-17 The New York Times May 10, 2012 Click here to read more about The Hive NYC First Amendment Hack Jam, an extension of ACS's Constitution in the Classroom program.
The Many Meanings of the Constitution BU Today May 8, 2012 “It’s really important for children at this age to start thinking about these questions...Our future leaders of tomorrow are sitting in that classroom.” -Greg Whitten, BU Law student volunteer
South Florida lawyers use Law Week to enlighten public Daily Business Review May 1, 2012
Constitution In the Classroom: BU Law students bring constitutional law course to local high school Boston University School of Law March 2012
Central Oregonian October 13, 2011
Legal Bisnow September 29, 2011
Constitution Day: Not Just for Tea Partiers Anymore Mother Jones September 20, 2011
Let's Help, Not Hinder, Schools in Teaching the Constitution The Huffington Post September 16, 2011
The Bend Bulletin September 18, 2010
|
