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Learning by Hearings

Bringing to life U.S. History and Civics through the lens of congressional investigations that shaped American democracy. history and civics classrooms.

The Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy is launching a new experiential learning program for high school U.S. Dubbed Learning by Hearings (LbH), our educational modules include plans and materials for inquiry lessons and in-class simulations, using noteworthy congressional investigations and hearings to bring to life principles of accountable governance and historic figures central to th

e development of our democracy. These classroom modules are suitable for use in US Civics and US History classrooms and are aligned to the MI High School Content Expectations and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards. These FREE resources are made available through the support of the State of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education.

08/26/2026

📚 Back to School Resource Spotlight: Snapshots
Need something for those first chaotic weeks of school when full lesson plans feel like a lot? Our Snapshots are 3-4 page historical summaries of real congressional investigations, complete with comprehension and discussion questions. Use them as a 20-minute filler, a bell ringer, or an introduction to congressional oversight. Low prep, high impact. All free. 🔗 Explore the full library at the link in bio.

08/25/2026

📚 Back to School Resource Spotlight: U.S. History Lesson Plans
Looking for free, standards-aligned lessons that actually get students thinking? Our U.S. history lesson plans use real congressional investigations to bring American history to life, from St. Clair's Defeat to Reconstruction to the rise of U.S. Imperialism. Primary sources, student worksheets, and slide decks included. All free, all ready to go. 🔗 Explore the full library at the link in bio.

08/18/2026

📬 Our August newsletter is here, and it's packed! Here's what's new at Learning by Hearings:
📚 A brand new free lesson on U.S. imperialism and the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani. Primary sources, slides, and political cartoons included.
📋 Paid pilot group applications are open! Earn up to $500/semester to help shape the future of LbH.
🔄 Big library update: all secondary sources now available in Spanish, Arabic, and audio — plus slide decks for every lesson plan!
🗓️ Constitution Day event on Sept. 17 with Dr. Philip Wallach, former Rep. Barbara Comstock, and Wayne Law.
Head to the link in bio to read the full newsletter and explore everything new. 🔗

08/12/2026

Michigan high school U.S. history and civics teachers: this one's for you! 👇 We're looking for passionate educators to join our paid pilot group for the 2026-27 school year. Teach LbH lessons, share your feedback, and help shape the future of civic education in Michigan; and earn up to $500/semester while you do it. If you want a real say in what we're building, we want to hear from you. Applications close August 31.

🔗 https://levin-center.org/students-educators/pilot-group-application/

08/04/2026

📚 Did you know? On this date in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the nation about an attack on U.S. warships in the Gulf of Tonkin. Within days, Congress passed a resolution giving him sweeping authority to wage war in Vietnam. But what happens when Congress later questions the information they were given? That's what Senator J. William Fulbright (pictured) set out to find out. His committee hearings became one of the most significant examples of congressional oversight in American history. How would your students weigh in? 👇

08/03/2026

Make sure to tune in to hear Lauren talk about our program!

07/30/2026

And that’s a wrap! Thanks to all our wonderful participants for Summer Team 2026. We had a fantastic three days diving into inquiry, collaborating on lesson plans, and learning with and from each other. Here’s to our teachers—we appreciate you all! ✨📝

07/29/2026

Day 2 in the books! 📚✨Small groups, big ideas. Our teachers are putting in the work 💪

07/28/2026

Summer Team 2026 is off to a great start! We spent the day reviewing inquiry and the C3 framework, getting to know each other, and beginning our time in expert groups for the week 📝 check back tomorrow for more updates!

05/05/2026

Yesterday we co-hosted PD with Wayne RESA, the Michigan Center for Civic Education, and Historical Society of Michigan (with special guests from the Hamtramck Historical Museum and the Michigan Department of Education) - it was great! Thanks for collaborating with us ✨

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471 W Palmer Street
Detroit, MI
48202

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+13135772731

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https://levin-center.org/students-educators/learning-by-hearings/, https://linktr.ee/levinlbh

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