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| Heart Mountain High School Campus Scene, 1943 (LC) |
Federalism in Action: Teaching Japanese American Incarceration During WWII. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9am ET. [Register here.]
Join the National Constitution Center, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, and Densho for a full-day professional development workshop exploring the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II through the lens of federalism and the Constitution.
Using the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans as a case study, participating educators will examine fundamental constitutional questions about the scope and limits of government power, the protection of civil liberties during wartime, and the role of the courts in reviewing government action. Through primary sources, historical scholarship, and classroom-ready resources, teachers will consider these questions from multiple perspectives and develop strategies for engaging students in rigorous constitutional inquiry.
Participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend and workshop materials, as well as light breakfast and a boxed lunch (dietary needs will be accommodated).
This program was made possible because of the National Constitution Center and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF).
