Teaching with Current Events
We have various resources to help you incorporate current events into the classroom in a way that helps your students understand the importance of the Constitution on their daily lives.
Daily Headlines:
Read breaking news related to the Bill of Rights, gathered by Institute staff every school day, from reputable news sources across the country. Our news stories are chosen with young people in mind and on the basis of ease of use in the classroom, clarity of the constitutional issue, and neutral presentation. Most-clicked headlines are below, and you can find more stories grouped by constitutional principle on the menu to the left.
Supreme Court will rule on prayer at government meetings
Date: 5/20/13
Source: USA Today
AP president calls on Obama to ‘rein in’ DOJ probe into wire service’s records
Date: 5/20/13
Source: Fox News
Obama War Powers Under 2001 Law ‘Astoundingly Disturbing,’ Senators Say
Date: 5/16/13
Source: Huffington Post
Md. Governor Signs Tougher Gun-Control Bill
Date: 5/16/13
Source: AP
White House to renew bid for bill to protect journalists
Date: 5/15/13
Source: LA Times
AG Holder is appearing before House Judiciary panel
Date: 5/15/13
Source: USA Today
Lawmakers rip Justice Department over AP phone records grab
Date: 5/14/13
Source: Fox News
California prison battle heading to U.S. Supreme Court
Date: 5/14/13
Source: Mercury News
Supreme Court limits towing firms
Date: 5/14/13
Source: LA Times
Minnesota poised to become 12th state to adopt same-sex marriage
Date: 5/13/13
Source: Reuters
U.S. Supreme Court considering Elmbrook graduation case
Date: 5/12/13
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Vermont Assisted Suicide Bill Passes State Senate
Date: 5/10/13
Source: Huffington Post
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Bill of Rights in the News
The Bill of Rights in the News Constitution Courier focuses on issues making headlines that directly relate to the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. With current online news articles, discussion questions, and related links and resources, Bill of Rights in the News is a valuable teaching asset for government, history, or civics teachers. View past lessons.
Current Events and the Constitution
There are many opportunities to analyze and discuss current events in light of our Founding documents. Current Events and the Constitution provides a framework for discussing current events in context with history. Each month, students will analyze how the Constitution applies to a specific issue and can be adapted to discuss events on the local, state, or national level. View past lessons