| Where |
Washington, DC
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| When |
June 25-30, 2009
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| Registration Open |
20 Aug - 20 Mar 09
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| Cost |
$150.00
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Since it began in 1995, the Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers has brought together over 700 teachers from across the country to convene in Washington, D.C., for six days of educational activities related to teaching about the U.S. Supreme Court. The Institute is co-sponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society.
The Institute includes sessions led by Supreme Court experts, journalists, authors, and attorneys, who give teachers an in-depth understanding of how the Court chooses and decides cases, and what it is like to argue before the Court. Teachers even learn about the personalities of each justice. This exciting opportunity culminates with a visit to the Court to hear decisions handed down and a private reception at the Court.
The Institute prepares teachers to use innovative teaching methods with current and past cases. Beyond the content-rich sessions and activities, teachers are also equipped with the skills and tools to train fellow teachers at home.