Contact: Kenneth Billings
STARKVILLE, Miss.--Applications continue to be accepted from public and private school teachers for a free summer program at Mississippi State providing an in-depth study of the principles and history of the U.S. Constitution.
Taking place June 16--18 on the university campus, "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" is open to educators at the upper elementary, middle, and high school levels. The summer institute is supported by a grant from the national Center for Civic Education.
Registration, which is limited to a maximum of 25, includes lodging and meals, a classroom set of "We the People" textbooks and instructional support materials. Participants wishing to obtain 2.0 continuing education units may do so for a $20 fee.
The ultimate goal of "We the People" is to help Mississippi students better comprehend the history and principles of American constitutional government. Instructional training involves scholarly presentations, large-group discussions and small-group hands-on activities, all supporting the Mississippi social studies curriculum framework.
Teachers of grade 5 United States studies, grade 8 U.S. history and grade 12 American government are encouraged especially to apply.
The "We the People/Mississippi" program is based in MSU's department of curriculum, instruction and special education.
To receive an application form or more information, contact WTP/Mississippi director Susie Burroughs at susie.burroughs@msstate.edu; or Holly Haimes at 662-325-5884 or hmh64@msstate.edu.
For more information about Mississippi State University, see http://www.msstate.edu/.