An America 250 Webinar
60-Minute Civics: The Constitution as Living Document: Progress or Departure?
January 7, 2026 • 7:00-8:00 pm EST
Should the Constitution evolve with the times, or should it be interpreted strictly as the Framers understood it? This session will examine the Framers’ vision of constitutional change, the modern rise of originalism, and the implications of these perspectives in today’s Supreme Court decisions. We will connect these themes to We the People Units 4 and 5, which explore the evolving interpretation of the Constitution and the ongoing debates over its meaning in contemporary America. Together, we’ll consider how differing approaches to constitutional interpretation shape law, policy, and civic life in the 21st century.
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The Center for Civic Education
The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries. The Center's programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to be informed and engaged citizens.
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The Center has offered high-quality educator professional development for decades. Today, we provide such opportunities through our partners in several states in addition to organized Center events, self-paced online courses, and special webinars.
