Dr. Donna Phillips is the Vice President & Chief Program Officer for the Center for Civic Education, leading the Center’s ambitious strategic plan in development, implementation, and innovation of its national and international programs. Prior to joining the Center, she was the Director of Academic Innovations for DC Public Schools and the Social Studies Curriculum Manager, where she spearheaded the development of C3 inquiry and social justice–aligned K-12 social studies curriculum. Dr. Phillips has participated in We the People for more than 20 years, serving as a We the People teacher, district coordinator and mentor, and the District of Columbia state coordinator.
Seizing Constitutional Moments in the Social Studies Classroom
Seizing Constitutional Moments in the Social Studies Classroom
During this session, participants will learn how to build civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through everyday moments within the classroom. Educators will gain tools and strategies for identifying and fortifying these moments as opportunities to teach constitutional knowledge and democratic values. This session is relevant for k-12 civics educators; and all educators interested in developing a civically conscious culture with students.
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