The American Academy of Arts & Sciences organized this discussion on the current state of American civic life as part of the Civics Renewal Network’s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of civics education on Constitution Day, September 17, 2014 Read More ⟶
Watch Our Founders Debate the Bill of Rights
Some of our nation’s founders — James Madison, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson — engage in a lively debate on the Bill of Rights. Historian and author Carol Berkin is the moderator of the discussion, which was part of the Civics Renewal Network’s Constitution Day 2014 program in Washington, D.C. Read More ⟶
2014 Student Projects
The Civics Renewal Network brought four dozen students from across the nation to Washington, D.C., for a Constitution Day program. These middle and high school students used their civic skills and knowledge to improve their school or community. Read More ⟶
2014 Naturalization Ceremonies
Nearly 30 naturalization ceremonies organized by the Federal Courts were conducted across the country as part of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Read More ⟶
Media Advisory for Constitution Day
This year Constitution Day, Sept. 17, and the 225th anniversary of the drafting of the Bill of Rights will be celebrated by a variety of events nationwide. Read More ⟶