Constitution Day (United States)

FOR CONSTITUTION DAY: ICIVICS AND GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON LAUNCH FREE ONLINE GAME ABOUT CIVILITY AND COMPROMISE AT THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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MOUNT VERNON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Constitution Day, iCivics and George Washington's Mount Vernon will release Constitutional Compromise, a new online game that takes students through the major issues - and key compromises - that shaped our nation's governing charter, the United States Constitution.

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  • MOUNT VERNON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Constitution Day, iCivics and George Washington's Mount Vernon will release Constitutional Compromise , a new online game that takes students through the major issues - and key compromises - that shaped our nation's governing charter, the United States Constitution.
  • New, free online game takes students through the major issues - and key compromises - that shaped the Constitution.
  • By 2026, the game will move into a new permanent exhibit on George Washington at Mount Vernon.
  • "Mount Vernon is delighted to have the perfect partner in iCivics as we worked together to create Constitutional Compromise."

Series of 35 Short-Form Videos Exploring Every Article and Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Launches for Constitution Day

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading civic education providers iCivics and the Center for Civic Education today announced the release of a new short-form video series to educate middle and high school students about the U.S. Constitution using a medium that teachers are finding incredibly effective and engaging in the post-pandemic classroom.

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  • The 35 short videos dig deep into the U.S. Constitution by exploring every article and amendment in straightforward and easily digestible 2- to 4-minute segments that provide both context and modern relevance.
  • The information-packed animated videos provide a new approach to teaching the U.S. Constitution with maximum flexibility for multiple audiences, differentiating them from existing long-form explainer videos and publications.
  • The video series is already generating anticipation among teachers, who are looking for new tools to educate students about the U.S. Constitution.
  • Participants will learn how they can implement the series in their upper elementary, middle and high school classrooms around Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and throughout the year.

1776 Commission Releases Statement in Celebration of Constitution Day

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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"The signing of the Constitution began the fulfillment of the promise made in the Declaration of Independence.

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  • "The signing of the Constitution began the fulfillment of the promise made in the Declaration of Independence.
  • "The principles pointed to by 1776 Commission are needed now more than ever," said the Commission's chairman, Larry Arnn.
  • The Commission was abolished on the first day of President Biden's presidency but still operates in a private capacity.
  • "On this Constitution Day," the Commission's statement concludes, "Americans should celebrate and take pride in their country.

New Book: 'Welcome to the U.S.A.-You're Hired! A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs'

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs, published by Constead Press.

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  • A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs, published by Constead Press.
  • This book launches on Citizenship Day, Sept.17, 2021, because having a job is the basis for individual and national economic success.
  • The book demystifies the tactics necessary to find and land meaningful work so that the new Americanand Americawill thrive and succeed.
  • She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College.