Date: Sunday, June 22 - Friday, June 27, 2025
Location: National Constitution Center | Philadelphia
Open to: Educators working with grades 6-12 at public, charter, independent, parochial, and other schools.
The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy, in collaboration with the National Constitution Center and the Organization of American Historians, is pleased to present information about a forthcoming week-long educator intensive. Held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and sponsored by the O'Connor Institute, the workshop is open to social studies educators who currently work in sixth–12th-grade classrooms and is geared toward educators interested in learning more about the history of the U.S. Constitution. You can find the press release here to read more about this collaboration.
“Justice O’Connor would be so pleased with this important collaboration and learning opportunity for educators,” said Sarah Suggs, president and CEO of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy. “As the Justice stated, ‘I’ve seen first-hand how vital it is for all citizens to understand our Constitution and unique system of government… .’ It is the hope of the O’Connor Institute that participants will return to their schools with deeper knowledge and greater inspiration to teach their students about our nation’s most important founding document.”
Programming highlights include:
- Attend an opening night panel discussion with Intensive faculty, including NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen, OAH President David Blight, and Yale Law professor Akhil Amar that will help set the stage for the week. Please note: This program is also open to the general public and will be live-streamed;
- A deep dive into the drafting of the Constitution and the amendments that shaped American history during the Civil War and Reconstruction;
- Discussions with constitutional scholars, legal experts, and historians on the origins of key components of constitutional history and their modern interpretations and relevance today;
- And the opportunity to explore the Center’s exhibits, historic sites, and cultural institutions around Historic Philadelphia.
Cost
The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy will provide a stipend to cover the cost of travel and lodging for all participants, as well as breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on both the opening night and closing night. Ticket costs associated with visiting cultural institutions around Old City Philadelphia will also be covered. All other costs are the responsibility of the participant.
Applications are due no later than Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Notification regarding application status will be sent by the end of April.