March 14 is Deadline to apply for 2016 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers


Last Updated: February 21, 2016
 

Since it began in 1995, the Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers has brought together over 1,000 social studies educators from across the country to convene in Washington, D.C., for six days of educational activities related to teaching about the U.S. Supreme Court. The Institute is sponsored by Streetlaw.org and the Supreme Court Historical Society.

The Institute will be held June 16-21 & June 23-28, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The Institute includes sessions led by Supreme Court experts, journalists, authors, and attorneys, who give social studies educators an in-depth understanding of how the Court chooses and decides cases and what it is like to argue before the Court.

The Institute covers six current or recent cases. This opportunity culminates with a visit to the Supreme Court building to hear decisions handed down and attend a private reception. The Institute prepares social studies educators to use and promote innovative teaching methods with current and past cases. Beyond the content-rich sessions and activities, social studies educators are also equipped with the skills and tools to train fellow teachers at home.

For application details and eligibility, please visit:
Streetlaw.org 2016 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers