Our workshops offer professional development opportunities specifically designed to enrich educators’ knowledge of American history and civics, helping them enhance their teaching skills. Additionally, teachers can access free classroom resources, including lesson plans, primary sources, and video content, all aimed at enhancing civics education in your classroom. Visit the We the People Hub to learn more!
The Three Branches Institute is a collaborative effort by several historical organizations to provide history, government, and civics-focused professional development for teachers. Hosted by the White House Historical Association, United States Capitol Historical Society, Supreme Court Historical Society, and the National Archives and Records Administration, this institute examines the people, events, and processes that shape the three branches of government in the United States.
SUMMER 2024 SELF-PACED VIRTUAL PROGRAM
This year, the Three Branches Institute will be conducted asynchronously, and partners hope to target several dates across Summer 2024 for potential live virtual programming.
Please register online to access the virtual, asynchronous professional development program, the Three Branches Institute Self-Paced Program, a collaborative effort between the United States Capitol Historical Society, White House Historical Association, Supreme Court Historical Society, and the National Archives and Records Administration. Access to the asynchronous program materials will be made available on Friday, July 15, and remain open through September 15 for participants wishing to receive a certificate or letter of professional development hours.
This short video will walk you through the free educational resources available from the White House Historical Association, United States Capitol Historical Society, Supreme Court Historical Society, and the National Archives and Records Administration.
Join us for our Teacher Institutes, where educators can deepen their understanding of American history and civics through engaging workshops and hands-on activities. Our Institutes are designed to provide teachers with valuable resources and strategies to enhance their teaching and inspire their students.
Upcoming Institutes:
The Legacy of Senator Dirksen: Bipartisanship and the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Recent Institutes
Teaching the Electoral College: Insights from the 1876 Election
Phone: 202-543-8919 ext. 20
Email: jdeitz@uschs.org
Phone: 202-543-8919 ext. 22
Email: edenyer@uschs.org
We believe that every student deserves an education about our nation’s history, that inspires them to be the best citizens they can be, no matter their background. Our “We the People” Constitution Tours™ provide immersive educational experiences for eighth-grade students from D.C. Title I schools, ensuring that students from historically underserved communities can explore the foundations of our democracy firsthand. During the program, students visit important sites related to the Constitution including the George Mason Memorial, the National Archives, the U.S. Capitol Building, and The People’s House: A White House Experience. As the cost of providing these tours continues to rise, your donation will help cover essential expenses, including transportation, lunches, knowledgeable tour guides, and educational materials.
“We the People,” speaks to the freedoms and responsibilities inherent in the Constitution of the United States of America. For Jim and me, it has been of the greatest importance that all citizens have an understanding of the democratic process and rule of law in order to be active participants in the form of self-governance laid out by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. I believe that my support in Jim’s name of the “We the People” tours is essential for the future of our country.
– Mrs. Penny Morrill on why she supports the “We the People” Constitution Tours
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