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Thanks to volunteers like Denver lawyer Les Volpe, students across
America gain a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the U.S.
Constitution. Volpe has served as a We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution judge for more than 20 years.
“He has just brought our level of understanding overall up a notch and
it is great to have him with us," said Coulter Freyre, a junior at
Denver’s East High.
"When you compete it is like having a conversation with him. You feel
formal but it is also very relaxed," said junior Maggie Bailey.
Goretti Wins Constitution Contest The Herald-Mail Dec 18, 2009 St. Maria Goretti High School won the Sixth Congressional District title to advance to Maryland’s We the >>
The Power of Nonviolence is the focus of a new Black History Month website created by the Center's School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program. Curricular materials, podcasts, and reference links help students explore the use of nonviolent protest as an effective form of civic engagement during the civil rights movement. Designed for upper elementary, middle, and high school classes, three lesson plans examine the concept of nonviolence, change through strategic nonviolent action, and the 1963 Children's March. During February, the Center's podcast series-the daily 60-Second Civics and the in-depth Talking Civics-feature related topics and interviews to complement the lesson plans.
For more than forty years, the American Lawyers Auxiliary has been active in
its support of public education, citizenship awareness, and other service
programs. Recognizing the vital role that teachers play in law-related
education, the Auxiliary continues to sponsor its Law-Related Education
Teacher of the Year Award to honor teachers who have made significant
contributions in the area of law-related education. Nominations for the
2010 Law Related Education Teacher of the Year may be made by a school
administrator, coordinator, director, teacher, student, or any other interested
party. For full information, click here.
The 2010 American Civic Education Teacher Awards application is now available to download. Three awards are given annually to elementary and secondary teachers of civics, government, and related fields who have demonstrated special expertise and enthusiasm in motivating students to learn about the U.S. Congress, the Constitution, and public policy. ACETA winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in an educational program that includes observing committee hearings in Congress, meeting members of Congress and other key officials, and visiting sites such as the National Archives and the U.S. Supreme Court. Teachers can submit their applications to one of the three sponsoring organizations: Center for Civic Education, Center on Congress at Indiana University, and National Education Association. Applications are due February 16, 2010. More>>
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The 2010 American Civic Education Teacher Awards application is now available to download. Three awards are given annually to elementary and secondary teachers of civics, government, and related fields who have demonstrated special expertise and enthusiasm in motivating students to learn about the U.S. Congress, the Constitution, and public policy. ACETA winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in an educational program that includes observing committee hearings in Congress, meeting members of Congress and other key officials, and visiting sites such as the National Archives and the U.S. Supreme Court. Teachers can submit their applications to one of the three sponsoring organizations: Center for Civic Education, Center on Congress at Indiana University, and National Education Association. Applications are due February 16, 2010. 
