James Madison Legacy Project– Teachers in the Capitol

March 3, 2016 – The Justice Resource Center coordinated a two-day trip to Albany for teacher professional development based upon the content of “We The People: Bill of Rights and the Constitution” model program. Fifteen NYC teachers of law classes, English language learning, government, AP government, special education, participation in government, and American history toured the Capitol with a guide from the NY Historical Society, heard from Drohan Lee LLP partner and Columbia University professor, Christopher Riano, about Constitutional Law, and observed the We The People NY State rounds.

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NYC James Madison Legacy Project teachers on the steps of the NY Capitol building in Albany.

The trip was part of the Justice Resource Center, in conjunction with the Social Studies Department, receiving a grant for teacher professional development based upon the content of “We The People: Bill of Rights and the Constitution” model program.  Teachers receive a free class set of books, as well as participate in 30 hours of PD sessions facilitated by scholars and experienced “We The People” Mentors. Teachers will have the opportunity to implement a mock congressional hearing in their classes. For further information and to apply, please click here.