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Professor Tom Ginsburg to Keynote Annual Conference for Teachers in Civics, Law & Government

We are proud to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is Professor Tom Ginsburg, the Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago and a leading voice on constitutional democracy. Professor Ginsburg is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including How to Save a Constitutional Democracy, and his scholarship has been recognized around the world for its insight into the challenges and resilience of democratic institutions.

At our conference, Professor Ginsburg will draw from his groundbreaking work to explore the threats facing democracy today and the vital role educators play in safeguarding it for the next generation. His keynote will spark conversation and reflection on how teachers can prepare students not only to understand democracy but to strengthen and sustain it in challenging times.

Join us for this inspiring and practical day of professional learning that connects law, history, and classroom practice to the urgent work of cultivating engaged, informed citizens.

 

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