Articles related to "Civic Education"
Understanding the First Amendment
If the Bill of Rights is the cornerstone of the Constitution, the First Amendment is the keystone to the Bill of Rights.
first amendment • religious liberty • understanding the constitution • freedom of religion • freedom of speech
If the Bill of Rights is the cornerstone of the Constitution, the First Amendment is the keystone to the Bill of Rights.
first amendment • religious liberty • understanding the constitution • freedom of religion • freedom of speech
Understanding the Constitution
The 2008 Election season offers fertile ground for civic education, providing a living laboratory for understanding the US Constitution.
civic education • understanding the constitution • understanding the bill of rights • 2008 election • american government
The 2008 Election season offers fertile ground for civic education, providing a living laboratory for understanding the US Constitution.
civic education • understanding the constitution • understanding the bill of rights • 2008 election • american government
Understanding Freedom of Assembly
The "freedom to peaceably assemble" makes possible the exchange of information and ideas that a democratic society needs to make sound decisions about its own governance.
freedom of assembly • first amendment • curfews • hate speech • loitering laws
The "freedom to peaceably assemble" makes possible the exchange of information and ideas that a democratic society needs to make sound decisions about its own governance.
freedom of assembly • first amendment • curfews • hate speech • loitering laws
Understanding Freedom of Speech
The history of the first amendment right of free speech goes back to Colonial America, before it was codified by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in the Bill of Rights.
first amendment • free speech • understanding the bill of rights • civic education • sedition act of 1798
The history of the first amendment right of free speech goes back to Colonial America, before it was codified by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in the Bill of Rights.
first amendment • free speech • understanding the bill of rights • civic education • sedition act of 1798
Understanding Freedom of the Press
Our founders based their commitment to a free press on their knowledge and personal experience with a society that strictly prohibited it.
freedom of press • first amendment rights • free press • civic education • ben franklin
Our founders based their commitment to a free press on their knowledge and personal experience with a society that strictly prohibited it.
freedom of press • first amendment rights • free press • civic education • ben franklin
Understanding the Bill of Rights
The US Constitution wouldn't be the law of the land without the Bill of Rights, and no civic education would be complete with a thorough grasp of the first ten amendments
understanding the bill of rights • first ten amendments to constitution • us constitution • kids' guide to the bill of rights • civic education
The US Constitution wouldn't be the law of the land without the Bill of Rights, and no civic education would be complete with a thorough grasp of the first ten amendments
understanding the bill of rights • first ten amendments to constitution • us constitution • kids' guide to the bill of rights • civic education
Understanding Types of Free Speech
There are several major categories of expression that educators and students should understand when evaluating what constitutes "free speech" in the First Amendment.
first amendment • free speech • exceptions to free speech • hate speech • free speech tests
There are several major categories of expression that educators and students should understand when evaluating what constitutes "free speech" in the First Amendment.
first amendment • free speech • exceptions to free speech • hate speech • free speech tests
Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD)
The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) earns national recognition for gifted and talented student youth development.
northwestern ctd • northwestern university • ctd programs • ctd services • ctd gifted
The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) earns national recognition for gifted and talented student youth development.
northwestern ctd • northwestern university • ctd programs • ctd services • ctd gifted
Mrs. Bush Honors Four Muslim Women Activists
First Lady Laura Bush presented four Muslim women activists with the 2002 National Endowment for Democracy Award.
muslim women • laura bush
First Lady Laura Bush presented four Muslim women activists with the 2002 National Endowment for Democracy Award.
muslim women • laura bush
Back to School Week for Lawmakers: Building Trust for Government
The National Conference of State Legislatures's Trust for Representative Democracy project provides activities to engage lawmakers, teachers, students, and citizens and to dispel cynicism and mistrust of government. An interesting online survey lets people determine their level of trust (or distrust) of government.
national conference of state legislatures • trust for representative democracy • law-related education • america's legislators back to school week • democracy
The National Conference of State Legislatures's Trust for Representative Democracy project provides activities to engage lawmakers, teachers, students, and citizens and to dispel cynicism and mistrust of government. An interesting online survey lets people determine their level of trust (or distrust) of government.
national conference of state legislatures • trust for representative democracy • law-related education • america's legislators back to school week • democracy
Fellowship Programs
Description of a specific fellowship program for foreign students to study in America.
financial aid • fellowships • international students
Description of a specific fellowship program for foreign students to study in America.
financial aid • fellowships • international students
Modern American Youth Crisis
Living in their melting pot nation, US youth statistics are changing. Racial and ethnic divisions are prevalent, and they are leaving the house earlier.
american youth • us youth divisions • american hispanic youth • american youth independence • american youth statistics
Living in their melting pot nation, US youth statistics are changing. Racial and ethnic divisions are prevalent, and they are leaving the house earlier.
american youth • us youth divisions • american hispanic youth • american youth independence • american youth statistics
It Takes More Than a Village to Protect Children's Rights
The theme of Law Day 2001 is “Celebrate Your Freedom: Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children.” A list of organizations committed to observing this special day and theme are provided, showing how the ripples of Law Day have spread.
law day • children • freedom • american bar association
The theme of Law Day 2001 is “Celebrate Your Freedom: Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children.” A list of organizations committed to observing this special day and theme are provided, showing how the ripples of Law Day have spread.
law day • children • freedom • american bar association
Effective Punishment and the State of the Prison
For hundreds of years, the prison has served as our first line of defense against the criminal elements in our society. But is it the best tool for the job?
prison reform • state of prisons • michel foucault • discipline and punish • failure of prisons
For hundreds of years, the prison has served as our first line of defense against the criminal elements in our society. But is it the best tool for the job?
prison reform • state of prisons • michel foucault • discipline and punish • failure of prisons
American Youth Disengaging from Politics
Recent statistics show the degree to which American teens are less informed about and less interested in politics than their parent's and grandparents' generations.
american youth political disengagement • us teens political participation • role of youth in american democracy • american youth civic engagement • american youth voting statistics
Recent statistics show the degree to which American teens are less informed about and less interested in politics than their parent's and grandparents' generations.
american youth political disengagement • us teens political participation • role of youth in american democracy • american youth civic engagement • american youth voting statistics
Law-Related Education--More Than "Ally McBeal"
This article lays the groundwork for why law-related education (LRE)--especially involving judges and courts--is necessary in our society today.
law-related education • lre • american bar association • judicial council of california • national center for state courts
This article lays the groundwork for why law-related education (LRE)--especially involving judges and courts--is necessary in our society today.
law-related education • lre • american bar association • judicial council of california • national center for state courts
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