June 19th-Powell Community Center-Mission Kansas
Topics:- Discourse in the Founding Era, Civil Discourse, or Something Else? Timothy Moore from the Center for the Study of The American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- How to Raise a Citizen and Why It's Up To You. Professor Lindsey Cormack of Stevens Institute of Technology discusses her new book about how to have those difficult conversations over government, law, and politics and why it is critical to have those discussions.
- The Freedom of Express and the Supreme Court of the United States. Professor Jane Kirtley of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and School of Law.
- A Law School Simulation over the SCOTUS decision of Tinker vs. Des Moines. Professor Daniel Weddle of the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Johnson County First Amendment Foundation.
John Tinker (Tinker vs. Des Moines) and Steven Case (Case vs. USD 233 Olathe
- How to Engage in Civil Discourse and bring it to your classroom! Tricia Maxfield, American Public Square
- How to Develop Media Literate Students? Tricia Maxfield, American Public Square
- Why Civic Engagement is Important and How You Can Involve Your Students. Mayor Quinton Lucas
- Legal Career and Technical Education-Opportunities in the Legal Field. Panel Discussion
Presentations by:
Timothy Moore Associate Director of the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Daniel Weddle: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Lindsey Cormack: Stevens Institute of Technology
John Tinker: John Tinker Foundation
Jane Kirtley University of Minnesota School of Law and School of Journalism
Tricia Maxfield American Public Square
Mayor Quinton Lucas Kansas City Missouri and KU Law
What will you receive as a participant:
- A stipend for your attendance and participation
- Resources for you to use in your classroom
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Professional development points from Kansas State University
- Travel expenses for those outside of 50 miles including a hotel, mileage, and meal per diem