The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr.
Institute promotes understanding of and education regarding the United States Constitution, the independent judiciary it created, and the impact of the rule of law on our lives.
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Your year-end gift makes possible workshops and events that inspire, engage, and promote meaningful dialogue from classrooms to boardrooms. We invite you to join us and experience our award-winning programming! https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/donate
Your year-end gift makes possible workshops and events that inspire, engage, and promote meaningful dialogue from classrooms to boardrooms. We invite you to join us and experience our award-winning programming! https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/donate
Your year-end gift makes possible workshops and events that inspire, engage, and promote meaningful dialogue from classrooms to boardrooms. We invite you to join us and experience our award-winning programming! https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/donate
Help students learn about the court system! The Johnson Institute is looking for attorneys to volunteer with us on Friday, Nov. 18 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. We will be hosting students for a program on the court system. For more information, contact Thomas Rains at [email protected] or (334) 954-3695.
Come work with us! Check out our Job Openings page. We are currently hiring for two positions: Administrative Coordinator and Education Coordinator.
September 12, 2022The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join its growing staff. This position reports to the Executive Director and will work with him and other staff to support the Institute’s operations and programming. For more information, please...
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The Johnson Institute was honored to host middle and high school teachers this summer at the Frank Johnson Courthouse for our inaugural Johnson Institute Scholars conferences. Click on the story to read more!
The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute hosted two conferences for teachers this summer at the Frank Johnson Courthouse, with the help of judges, attorneys, and others from the Middle District of Alabama.
The Johnson Institute is seeking attorneys to help out Wednesday from 12:30-3:15 as part of our Johnson Institute Scholars conference for middle and high school teachers. We will be conducting a mock hearing at the Frank Johnson Courthouse and need attorneys to help coach the participants. To volunteer or for more information, contact Thomas Rains at [email protected] or (334) 954-3695.
We are saddened by the passing of Montgomery County Alabama Commission Chairman Elton Dean. Chairman Dean was a longstanding friend of The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute from its inception.
It is with extreme sadness that the Montgomery County Commission advises you of the death of our beloved and admired friend and colleague, Elton N. Dean, Sr.
Chairman Dean had been ill for several months and passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Our hearts go out to Dean's immediate and extended family during this difficult time, and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
"Elton was more than a Commissioner; he was like a big brother to us all. We looked to him for his insight as a leader and his words of wisdom," says Commission vice-chairman Doug Singleton. "I will always treasure our endless discussions about his love for his county and baseball," said Singleton.
Dean was first elected to the Commission in November 2000 and was re-elected by his constituents for the next five election cycles, serving as a County Commissioner for a total of 22 years. He was elected vice chairman at the Commission's organizational meeting in November 2004 and named chairman in 2009, a role he served passionately and tirelessly until his recent illness.
Don't forget to sign up and share! The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute is hosting its first in-person conferences this summer for middle and high school teachers of social studies subjects. Join us!
Reserve your place and save the date! Registration is open for the 2022 Johnson Institute Scholars workshops this summer. FMJI is excited to welcome middle and high school teachers to Montgomery for our inaugural in-person conferences. Learn more and register here: https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/2022-scholars-program
FMJ Institute: Interview with J. Mason Davis, Jr. for Law Day 2022.
Help us celebrate Law Day 2022!
How has the U.S. Constitution changed, and what does it mean for those who live in our country? To find out, the Johnson Institute went to an expert, J. Mason Davis, Jr., to discuss the 2022 Law Day theme, “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.”
Davis, now retired, spent his career as an attorney in Birmingham Alabama. “He was involved in some of the most significant controversies in the civil rights struggle. As the attorney for a number of students who participated in the widely publicized Huntsville lunch counter sit-ins in 1961 and 1962, Davis played a key role in the desegregation of Alabama. In recognition of his conspicuous contributions in advancing racial reconciliation, his family was pictured on Time magazine's cover in 1974,” as his bio with Dentons Sirote states.
This interview, conducted by a middle school social studies teacher, Brittany Hamner of Erwin Middle School of Center Point, Alabama and Teach For America, is geared to middle and high school students.
Reserve your place and save the date! Registration is open for the 2022 Johnson Institute Scholars workshops this summer. FMJI is excited to welcome middle and high school teachers to Montgomery for our inaugural in-person conferences. Learn more and register here: https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/2022-scholars-program
The year is winding down, and the Judge Frank Johnson Institute is asking for your support as we look ahead to the new year. Will you donate today to help the Johnson Institute prepare for 2022?
Visit https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/donate to make your contribution!
This year on , we invite you to join the Judge Johnson Institute as we share the stories of our Constitution and Judiciary through our programming to illuminate issues and perspectives, foster thoughtful and civil discourse, and inspire our national community in our nation’s never-ending pursuit of a more perfect union. To support , visit: https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/donate
On September 17, 1787 delegates from the colonies joined together for the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia for which they gathered in order to sign the Constitution. This year marks the 234th anniversary of this momentous piece of history.
Today we honor the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Carol Denise McNair. These four young girls were killed and twenty-two others were injured at the 16th Street Baptist church in 1963 after members of the Ku Klux Klan planned and executed a bombing attack.
The Johnson Institute is seeking attorneys to volunteer as part of a civics education program for high school students on Zoom at 10 a.m. on Friday Sept. 17 and Monday Sept. 20. The program will last about 90 minutes and focus on teaching students about our legal system.
To volunteer or for more information, please contact Thomas Rains, executive director, at 334-954-3695 or [email protected].
We are excited to participate in the Gannett Foundation annual A Community Thrives grant program! Please consider making a gift to the The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute to help us raise funds and expand our programming!
Across the state,17 nonprofits have entered the crowdfunding phase of the Gannett Foundation's annual Community Thrives grant program.
Sold out! Last week's Johnson Institute Scholars workshop on Williams v. Wallace was a great success, and registration for this week's workshop on Wednesday, July 21, is full. We are now accepting applications on our website for the waitlist. Stay tuned for more professional development opportunities in the near future!
Sold out! Our July 14 virtual teacher workshop, "Weighing Constitutional Rights in Williams v. Wallace" is full! We still have a few more slots for our July 21 workshop. Sign up today at: https://www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/scholars-program
Spaces are filling up! Reserve your spot before it's too late in the Johnson Institute's upcoming virtual workshop on Constitutional rights and the historic court case that enabled the Selma to Montgomery March. Visit www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/scholars-program to learn more.
Wishing all the fathers a day of celebration and all that brings you joy. Thank you for all you do!
On this day in 1865, the words of the Emancipation Proclamation took root across the United States under the rule of law, and the last group of enslaved people learned that they were free.
Teachers, registration is moving along for our upcoming workshop focused on Constitutional laws and rights, as exhibited in the historic court case, Williams v. Wallace. Plan to take away engaging resources and strategies to use within your classrooms that bring these topics into current times. Learn more and reserve your spot by visiting www.TheJohnsonInstitute.org/Scholars-Program.
Spots are filling up quickly! To learn more about the Johnson Institute's upcoming virtual workshop on Constitutional rights and to reserve your spot, visit www.thejohnsoninstitute.org/scholars-program. We look forward to collaborating with you!
Middle and high school teachers, register now to attend the Johnson Institute's upcoming virtual workshop focused on Constitutional rights. Visit www.TheJohnsonInstitute.org/Scholars-Program to learn more.
Middle and high school teachers, register now to attend the Johnson Institute's upcoming virtual workshop focused on Constitutional rights. Visit www.TheJohnsonInstitute.org/Scholars-Program to learn more.
Happy Mother's Day from the Johnson Institute! Wishing a joy-filled day of celebration for all the mothers, mother figures, caretakers, nurturers, and mothers-to-be.
Over recent months, the Johnson Institute has been fortunate to collaborate with Booker T. Washington Magnet High School's Center for Law program. Today, we were honored to participate in their virtual celebration where seniors shared their thesis project presentations, highlighting the program's complex content, the impressive students who participated, and the passion and expertise of its leadership. We look forward to seeing what these soon-to-be graduates accomplish in their promising futures!
Teachers, for all the ways you better the world around you through your worthy work, we thank you. Here’s to hoping that reminders of the countless ways you impact so many are overflowing this week, and all the weeks to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Earlier today, the Johnson Institute staff was honored to attend the Freedom Rides Museum's commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The speakers brought to life the history and memories that made the Freedom Riders' courageous acts so significant in our nation's history, and led us with calls to keep up the "good trouble."
To the Freedom Rides Museum, our physical neighbors and colleagues in this great work, thank you for including us in this moving event today!
(Check out the the Freedom Rides Museum for more details on the event, including the debut of the restored vintage greyhound bus.)
Last week, we were delighted to celebrate Law Day with a panel discussion on Due Process. If you missed the video, you can watch it here!
For Law Day 2021, the Johnson Institute explores due process in a virtual panel discussion for high school students. FMJI executive director Thomas Rains is ...
Today is the Day! Law Day 2021! Check out our 30-minute panel discussion for high school students, “What is Due Process?” at the link below!
For Law Day 2021, the Johnson Institute explores due process in a virtual panel discussion for high school students. FMJI executive director Thomas Rains is ...
This Friday is Law Day 2021! In recognition of this year's Law Day theme, "Advancing the Rule of Law Now," the Johnson Institute is sharing this panel discussion for high school students on due process. Please share this with the teachers in your life!
For Law Day 2021, the Johnson Institute explores due process in a virtual panel discussion for high school students. FMJI executive director Thomas Rains is ...
In case you missed yesterday’s premiere of our video for Law Day 2021, watch it here!
For Law Day 2021, the Johnson Institute explores due process in a virtual panel discussion for high school students. FMJI executive director Thomas Rains is ...
For Law Day 2021, the Johnson Institute explores due process in a virtual panel discussion for high school students. FMJI executive director Thomas Rains is joined by Elizabeth Bowles of BTW Magnet High School, Lane Heard of Williams & Connolly, and Elizabeth Huntley of Lightfoot, Franklin & White.
For Law Day 2021, the Johnson Institute explores due process in a virtual panel discussion for high school students. FMJI executive director Thomas Rains is ...
We want to hear from you, and your students, with questions about due process, and how it is part of our justice system. No question is too simple, or too big, and will be shared with an amazing panel of experts on Law Day, April 30. Please ask your questions below by Wednesday.
The Johnson Institute is excited to bring this type of opportunity to our high school teachers and students, highlighting to our next generation of leaders the importance of Constitutional elements that impact us all.
Teachers, we want to hear from you! Do you teach your students about the Constitution? We are here to help. In honor of Law Day on April 30, we are recording a panel discussion with three attorneys on due process, and we want you to ask the questions! Respond to this post by Tuesday April 20 with questions about due process that you want to be answered for your students.
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Help us celebrate Law Day 2022! How has the U.S. Constitution changed, and what does it mean for those who live in our country? To find out, the Johnson Institute went to an expert, J. Mason Davis, Jr., to discuss the 2022 Law Day theme, “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” Davis, now retired, spent his career as an attorney in Birmingham Alabama. “He was involved in some of the most significant controversies in the civil rights struggle. As the attorney for a number of students who participated in the widely publicized Huntsville lunch counter sit-ins in 1961 and 1962, Davis played a key role in the desegregation of Alabama. In recognition of his conspicuous contributions in advancing racial reconciliation, his family was pictured on Time magazine's cover in 1974,” as his bio with Dentons Sirote states. This interview, conducted by a middle school social studies teacher, Brittany Hamner of Erwin Middle School of Center Point, Alabama and Teach For America, is geared to middle and high school students.
Help us celebrate Law Day 2022! How has the U.S. Constitution changed, and what does it mean for those who live in our country? To find out, the Johnson Institute went to an expert, J. Mason Davis, Jr., to discuss the 2022 Law Day theme, “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” Davis, now retired, spent his career as an attorney in Birmingham Alabama. “He was involved in some of the most significant controversies in the civil rights struggle. As the attorney for a number of students who participated in the widely publicized Huntsville lunch counter sit-ins in 1961 and 1962, Davis played a key role in the desegregation of Alabama. In recognition of his conspicuous contributions in advancing racial reconciliation, his family was pictured on Time magazine's cover in 1974,” as his bio with Dentons Sirote states. This interview, conducted by a middle school social studies teacher, Brittany Hamner of Erwin Middle School of Center Point, Alabama and Teach For America, is geared to middle and high school students.
Join us for a Constitution Day panel discussion on “Judge Frank Johnson’s Impact and the U.S. Constitution” featuring U.S Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Alabama Susan Russ Walker and Jones Day attorney Peter Canfield. Thomas Rains, executive director of the Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Institute, will moderate the panel. The panel is sponsored by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities at Auburn University and the Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Institute. For more information on Constitution Week at Auburn University, visit aub.ie/constitutionday.
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