Reviewing The 2023-24 School Year

• How hip-hop music from the 1970s and 1980s can be an introduction to federalism
• How TikTok became the center of a debate between national security and freedom of speech
• If admission policies designed to promote more racial diversity violate the principle of equality

• The U.S. Constitution
• The principle of natural rights
• The division of politics in early America

• Whether the U.S. government should force a sale of TikTok
• If the U.S. should create a “wealth tax”
• If greater limitations should be placed on election spending

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Our Last Think The Vote!

The final Think The Vote question of the 2023-24 school year examines the issue of presidential immunity. Former president Donald Trump was indicted in 2022 for his role in the January 2021 attack at the Capitol. However, he maintains that under the U.S. Constitution, former presidents are immune to prosecution for official acts made in office. The case is currently being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Supporters of presidential immunity argue it ensures the stability of our system of government. However, critics argue presidential immunity could lead to presidents freely taking illegal action without fear of prosecution later.

Educator Spotlight

Meet Jenna Wright!

Jenna Wright grew up initially wanting to be a veterinarian. But once she learned that doing so entailed more than just playing with puppies all day, she quickly pivoted to another career path. 

“I set my sights on being a teacher and never looked back,” Wright said. She teaches civics and AP U.S. Government and Politics at Atlas Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Read more about Wright's transition to teaching in this Educator Spotlight.

BOE: Bottom of Email

Dear John:

Another school year is coming to an end. We hope you had a rewarding and fulfilling year with your students and helped them boost their passion for civic engagement. We also hope we assisted you in providing a top-notch civics education with our various resources and materials.

If you attended one of our professional development sessions or visited one of our booths at an event, we thank you for taking the time to get to know our staff and learning more about the exciting opportunities BRI has available! We also hope our PD sessions enhanced your knowledge of civics education, which you can now pass along to your students.