National Civics Day

Noon EST | Panel of U.S Presidential Descendants on the Importance of Civic Education

Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt
Patricia M. Taft, great-granddaughter of President William Howard Taft
James Earl Carter, IV, grandson of President James Carter
Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry Truman
Richard Gatchell Jr, 5th great-grandson of President James Monroe

1pm EST | Conversation with Tweed Roosevelt

2pm EST | Panel of Civic Education Experts on Issues, Trends, and the Future of Civic Education

Julie Silverbrook, JD, Senior Director of Partnerships and Constitutional Scholar in Residence, iCivics
Dr. Rachel George, Director, Education Content, Council on Foreign Relations
Dr. Andy Person, Chief of Strategy and Advancement, Long Island University
Mattia Romeo, Partner & Game Designer, Gigantic Mechanic, Civics Award Winner, Games For Change Festival

Students of all ages dream of becoming president of the United States one day, but few have the opportunity to sit at the resolute desk or engage in an award-winning situation room role playing experience to fully understand what it means to be president. Now you can at the White House Experience High School Showcase at Long Island University on National Civics Day! All regional high school student teams, clubs, or classes are eligible to participate. A limited number of 10 high schools will compete based on order of request. Request your spot today! Contact andy.person@liu.edu for more information.