K-12
Summer Institute for Teachers at Baylor: Representation and Administration
The Zavala Program for Constitutional Studies at Baylor University, with the support of the Jack Miller Center, is hosting an institute in Waco for middle and high school social studies teachers.
What does it mean for a government to be “of the people, by the people, for the people?” And how can a modern administrative state remain accountable to its citizens?
This institute will explore one of the most vital tensions in American government: the balance between representation—the will of the people—and administration—the practical execution of laws. Participants will study how the framers envisioned the execution of law, how American institutions evolved to balance power, and how the U.S. compares to other liberal democracies.
Sessions will be led by Baylor University faculty and will trace the origins, evolution, and current debates surrounding this core question of American constitutionalism. From the Federalist Papers and founding-era letters to landmark Supreme Court decisions and modern political questions, this institute will empower educators to deepen their civic understanding.
This institute is offered entirely free of charge to teachers. Participants who complete the institute will be awarded a certificate of completion and a stipend of $400. The deadline to apply is May 15.