Join the National Constitution Center and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for “Reconstruction and the Second Founding,” a virtual professional learning session exploring how Reconstruction transformed the Constitution and the meaning of American citizenship. Professor Kermit Roosevelt III of the University of Pennsylvania will serve as the featured scholar, examining how the Reconstruction Amendments reshaped constitutional protections for freedom and equality. Participants will consider how these changes redefined the relationship between individuals, the states, and the federal government. A member of the NCC education team will share classroom-ready resources and strategies to help students examine this pivotal period and its enduring constitutional significance.
During this workshop, participants will:
- Explore the National Constitution Center’s classroom-ready resources and protocols
- Interact with resources from the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the National Constitution Center
- Engage with constitutional questions and civil dialogue practices to help students participate thoughtfully in the classroom.
Agenda
Wednesday, November 4
6:30 p.m. – Welcome and Introduction
6:40 p.m. – Scholar Presentation
7:40 p.m. – NCC Resources Presentation
8 p.m. – Final Questions and Wrap-up
