“Teaching the Constitution in the Classroom: A Discussion with Steven Steinbach” is a community event sponsored by the Southwestern College Deets Library and the Winfield Public Library.  The event will be held in the community room at the Winfield Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon.  There is no admission charge to attend. 

Community members and educators are invited to a discussion of civics education in American classrooms. The event features Steven Steinbach, a Winfield native and co-editor of “With Liberty and Justice for All?: The Constitution in the Classroom” (Oxford University Press).

“With Liberty and Justice for All?” will be of interest to anyone—whether teacher, student, or citizen—seeking a better appreciation of how constitutional disputes have influenced the course of U.S. history. The book combines essays by constitutional scholars with a wealth of supporting primary source documents, discussion topics, and suggested classroom strategies.

Steinbach taught United States History and American Government courses and served as history department chair at Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C. Prior to becoming a teacher, he was a partner in the Washington, D.C., law firm of Williams & Connolly LLP, where he specialized in criminal and civil litigation. Steinbach grew up in Winfield, graduated from Winfield High School in 1974, and attended Harvard College and Yale Law School.

“On the heels of Constitution Day, and with the coming election, it’s the perfect time to discuss the important role of civics education in schools,” said Emily Hedges, Southwestern College librarian. “Preparing the next generation of educators is a key mission for Southwestern College. By partnering with the Winfield Public Library and their work to support community and civic engagement, we open this important conversation to our combined communities, including current and future teachers, and anyone who is interested in civic education.”   

Copies of the book may be purchased at a discount from the publisher at www.oup.com with promotion code AAFLYG6.