Democratic Discussion
Lawyers in the Classroom
Professional Development
Service-Learning
Student Leadership Programs
Law-Related Education
Controversial Issues
Students discussing controversial public issues
Pocket Constitutions
Hands-On Civic Education
Three elementary students acting as jurors

The Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago (CRFC) strengthens American democracy by providing elementary and secondary students with hands-on learning about the Constitution to prepare them for informed civic engagement.

Call for Proposals

CRFC is accepting proposals for the 24th Annual Professional Development Conference for Teachers in Civics, Law, and Government on Friday, November 1. This year's conference theme is "'With Liberty and Justice for All?' Challenges in American Democracy." Click here for more information.
_______________________________________________________

Based in Chicago, Illinois, CRFC is a national leader in the design and implementation of quality law-related education (LRE) programs and materials for elementary, middle, and high school students and their teachers. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, CRFC lessons and curricula emphasize current and historical controversies involving rights, law, and policy.  

CRFC reaches out to our nation's youngest citizens through:

  • Interactive Student Programs
  • Cutting-Edge Professional Development for Teachers
  • Resource Experts in the Classroom
  • Innovative Curricula and Lesson Plans