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  • Constitution Day

    Each educational institution in the United States that receives federal funding must observe Constitution Day, September 17th (or the week before or the week after when the 17th falls on a weekend).

    In AASCU's American Democracy Project (ADP), many campuses have transformed that little-known federal mandate into an opportunity to reflect on our government, our liberties, and our obligations as citizens in this democracy. It also creates a wonderful opportunity to launch the academic year with a set of inspiring activities.

    The following are links to some resources that may be useful to you as you plan your Constitution Day. Please check the ADP Blog for descriptions of what AASCU's American Democracy Project campuses have done to honor Constitution Day.


    ADP Constitution Day Resources

    • Constitution Day Planning Guide (with The New York Times)
    •  ADP Blog posts about Constitution Day
      Featured blog posts:
      • Writers’ Blocks: An Experiment in Design and Public Deliberation 
      • Democracy Can Make You Cry 
      • Democracy Plaza: A Signature Practice of Civic Engagement 
      • Suggestions for Constitution Day from P.O.V. 
      • Constitution Day Activities 2009 
      • ADP Campuses Celebrate Constitution Day 2011 
      • Constitution Day 2012: Celebrating 225 years! 
       

    The U.S. Constitution

    • Online Version 
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    National Organizations that support Constitution Day Activities

    • Constitution Day 
    • Constitution Facts 
    • Constitutional Rights Foundation  
    • James Madison’s Montpelier: Center for the Constitution  
    • National Constitution Center  
    • The National Archives  
    • US Courts 
    • Online Law School.Net 
  • CONTACT US

    • Jen Domagal-Goldman
      National Manager
      American Democracy Project
      Phone: (202) 478-7833
      Fax: (202) 296-5819
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  • UPCOMING EVENTS

    • American Democracy Project National Meeting
      21st Century Citizens: Building Bridges, Solving Problems
      June 6-8, 2013
      Denver, Colorado
    • Stewardship of Public Lands Faculty Seminar
      Politics and the Yellowstone Ecosystem
      July 29 - August 3, 2013
      Yellowstone National Park 
       

AMERICAN DEMOCRACY PROJECT

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    • Martin Luther King Day of Service
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