Starting with the year 2005 every educational institution (public school) receiving federal funds or any taxpayer money must organize a student program covering the U. S. Constitution. While educators may question the need for federal curriculum legislation, Senator Robert Byrd's intent was noble. He hoped that by adding this mandate to a 2004 spending bill Americans would be more aware of their history.
I have gathered a number of links associated
with the Constitution, not because of the mandate, simply because I feel the topic is worthy of our attention. Please use the resources available at this site to inspire and teach youth about the rights they may take for granted. While it might be disturbing to think that students take the liberties and rights outlined in "The Constitution" for granted, I personally believe our forefathers would be pleased to think that we live in a country where we can take those liberties for granted.
Feel free to contact me if you would like addition resources added to the site. I welcome the expertise of my global colleagues and fellow educators.
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