Dear John,

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from the Bill of Rights Institute!

We want to celebrate your incredible dedication and hard work by inviting you to let your voice be heard. Please take a few moments to complete our annual State of Civics Survey to share your insights and experiences. In addition, we encourage you to nominate a fellow teacher who is making a remarkable impact in their community for our Civics Teacher of the Year Award. Your participation is vital to helping us recognize the outstanding contributions of educators around the country.

As history and government teachers, you tackle complex subjects and inspire students to understand and engage with the world around them. This week (and always) the Bill of Rights Institute appreciates YOU!
 

Each year the Bill of Rights Institute asks educators to participate in our annual State of Civics Survey . This survey helps us gain insight into your strengths, struggles, and needs in the civics space. 

Help us provide you with better tools, resources, and accommodations for you and your classroom. The survey is now open and accepting responses! Take the survey today and share it with your fellow civics educators.

300 educators who respond will receive a BRI swag package and all respondents will be entered to win a drawing for a $500 Amazon gift card.

The Bill of Rights Institute is joining the celebration of educators for Teacher Appreciation Week! Help us continue to highlight the good work educators do year-round through the National Civics Teacher of the Year contest. Nominations are now open for the 2025-2026 school year!

Civics teachers in grades 6-12 are eligible to be nominated by fellow teachers, administrators, students, parents, or community members. All nominated teachers will be asked to submit a short essay to BRI as part of the competition.

Ten finalists for the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award will be announced in August, at the start of the 2025-2026 school year — and the National Civics Teacher of the Year will be named on Constitution Day on Sept. 17, 2025. The National Teacher of the Year will win a $5,000 prize and all remaining finalists will receive $1,000.