Civics Education
Civics Education Update: The following exciting New Educational Opportunities for Teachers and Students took place this summer!
Click on the links below to access more information about each program:
Kentucky Student Essay Contest--Enter by February 15, 2009!
Check out the finalists of last year's essay contest!
Young Leaders Academy for Kentucky High School Students
Summer Teacher Institute for Kentucky High School Teachers
About the Civics Education Program
The McConnell Center Began Civics Education projects to help address in Kentucky the national problem of declining classroom emphasis on American history and civics education, abysmal student knowledge of the American Constitution and political processes, and a growing detachment of young people from the political process.
The project is a non-profit, non-partisan series of programs established to improve Kentucky's understanding of its own history; assist Kentucky citizens in developing a better understanding of the American Constitution and American history, and encourage open and free discussion of perennial concerns that inform contemporary politics.
The McConnell Center conducts educational programs for teachers, students (both high school and college), and the general public focused on developing a strong knowledge of American history and fostering creative thinking about the possibilities and problems of citizenship in the twenty-first century.
Contact Information for Civics Education
Malana S. Salyer, Civics Education Coordinator
Phone:502-852-3947
Fax:502-852-0046
Email:CivicsEd@louisville.edu
Board of Advisors
Teaching American History Grant: 2005-2007
Living History Series
Constitution Day
Publications