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| | April is right around the corner, which means it’s almost Financial Literacy Month! Our Building Blocks of Progress
curriculum showcases the role economic principles, as well as people and government, play in a free society. The curriculum features six parts that focus on prosperity through a variety of lenses, including choices and consequences, the economy, and
the role of constitutional government. This resource is available to you and your students from BRI in partnership with the Hoover Institution. |
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| Join BRI Senior Teaching Fellow Tony Williams for a brief overview of important topics like the Federalist 10 and Federalist 51, as well as Brutus 1, in BRI’s new
Primary Source Essentials videos. Williams provides a quick summary of important topics in American history and how those contribute to government and civics. More videos will be added soon, so stay tuned! |
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| BRI's latest Think The Vote question is here, and we want to know what you think! Should state governments ratify the Equal Rights Amendment? Click here
to give your opinion. You can also review previous Think The Vote questions, including whether social media companies should be immune from lawsuits, if the United States should have a national minimum wage of $15, and if the U.S. should increase its military aid to Ukraine. |
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| Spring Break is here for many students, or it might just be around the corner! It might also be difficult to keep them engaged when they’re looking forward to some time off.
Mary Patterson, BRI’s Senior Content Specialist and a former teacher, shares some easy steps to maintain your students’ interest when a well-deserved break is on the horizon! | |
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Educator Spotlight
Meet Michael Sandstrom!Michael Sandstrom teaches American History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, World History, and Civics in Chadron, Nebraska. Late last year, he received the 2022 Outstanding Teacher for the Third District award from the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies.
Michael finds it hard to choose between Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln for his favorite historical figure....Read More |
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BOE: Bottom of EmailDear John,
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Bill of Rights Institute National Teacher Council! Do you want to join your fellow educators in helping to advance BRI’s mission to provide the best civics education possible for students? Do you also want to assist BRI with monthly projects and network with your fellow educators?
Now is your chance! The Teacher Council commitment is a one-year term, and you will need to sign a Letter of Agreement agreeing to the terms and conditions of Council membership. The workload as part of your membership is between 3-5 hours a month and will include a monthly meeting with BRI staff. Teachers may serve up to two consecutive terms on the Council.
Click here for more information and to submit your application. We hope you want to join us!
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Warmly,
Laura Vlk
Director, Educator Engagement
Bill of Rights Institute |
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