You Can Support Constitutional and Civics Education
Wow, what a year! The Judge Frank Judge Johnson Institute was off to the races as soon as 2023 began, and we haven’t slowed down since. There is a nationwide desire to learn about the U.S. Constitution, the judiciary, and Montgomery’s history, and The Judge Johnson Institute is rising to meet the need to foster thoughtful and civil discourse.
Over the course of 2023, we’ve met this need through the following means…
Elevate Your Teaching with The Judge Johnson Institute 2024 Scholars Conference!
Are you a dedicated educator, passionate about infusing vibrancy into your teaching? Whether you’re a seasoned social studies guru, a civics aficionado, or an eager pedagogue yearning for captivating narratives to illuminate your classroom, we’ve got exciting news to share!
The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute will hold its annual Scholars Conference July 9-11, 2024 in Montgomery, Alabama.
Alabama Council for the Social Studies
On October 6th The Judge Johnson Institute joined a robust community of educators, administrators, higher education institutions, and learning partners at the annual Alabama Council for the Social Studies conference.
Social Studies Standards in the Court: 7th Grade
Did you know visiting the Frank M. Johnson Courthouse and Federal Building aligns with Alabama State Social Studies Standards for 7th Grade Civics?
FMJI, JSU Co-Host Free Speech Forum
At the top of the Houston Cole Library on a warm October evening, The Judge Johnson Institute joined with the American Democracy Project at Jacksonville State University to co-host a Free Speech Forum.
Freedom Rides Museum, Rosa Parks Museum, and Judge Johnson Institute Present to ASALH at 108th Annual Meeting and Conference
In the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, ASALH held its annual conference in late September, and representatives from the Judge Frank Johnson Jr. Institute, the Rosa Parks Museum and the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery, AL, orchestrated a compelling roundtable discussion on Black resistance during the Civil Rights Movement.