America's 250th anniversary has offered an opportunity to celebrate the nation's founding and reflect on the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. But beyond the celebrations, what has the anniversary accomplished? Has it deepened public understanding of our founding principles, encouraged civic engagement, or reached Americans in meaningful ways? And where have opportunities been missed?
Join Julie Silverbrook, Chief Content and Learning Officer at the National Constitution Center, for a conversation about the successes, shortcomings, and lessons of America's 250th anniversary. Looking ahead to the Constitution's 250th anniversary in 2037, we'll explore how educators, cultural institutions, and communities can move beyond commemoration to create meaningful opportunities for constitutional learning, public dialogue, and civic engagement.
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Julie Silverbrook is Chief Content and Learning Officer at the National Constitution Center, where she leads the development of constitutional content, public programs, and educational initiatives promoting nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. A leading advocate for civic education and constitutional literacy, she previously served as Senior Director of Partnerships and Constitutional Scholar-in-Residence at iCivics and Executive Director of the Constitutional Sources Project (ConSource). Silverbrook holds a JD from William & Mary Law School and a BA summa cum laude from The George Washington University. She is the recipient of the Taylor Reveley Citizen Lawyer Alumni Award for her dedication to promoting public understanding of the Constitution.
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