Ask an Expert: Understanding the First Amendment

What you'll learn

In these live Q&A sessions with a Freedom Forum expert, students will be introduced to academically rigorous and constitutionally appropriate models for assessing and understanding the role of First Amendment freedoms in private and public life.

Grade(s)

3-12
College/University

Duration

30-60 minutes

Venue and Capacity

Virtual (no limit)

We also can present this class  in your community. Contact us for more details: 202/292-6650 or [email protected].

Virtual classes must be requested at least two weeks in advance. To request a free virtual class, please complete the request form. All reservations are tentative pending confirmation of hardware and software capabilities. Please call the Education Department at 202/292-6650 for more information.

BOOK NOW

You can register by completing the online form , calling 202/292-6650 or emailing [email protected].

Please notify us at least one week in advance if you must cancel your reservation.

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Grade(s)
- 7-12
- College/University
Venue & Capacity
- Virtual (no limit)
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Students learn about the groundbreaking 1969 Supreme Court case that protected student speech in public schools.
Grade(s)
- 6-12
Venue & Capacity
- Virtual (no limit)
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Grade(s)
- 9-12
- College/University
Venue & Capacity
- Virtual (no limit)

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