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September 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Want to Attend NCSS this Year? Apply for our First-Timers Scholarship!

Apply for BRI's Colletti Conference Scholarship, explore upcoming remote trainings, and enter Civic Star Challenge. View on Web browser Forward Apply for the Gary Colletti Conference Scholarship! The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference…

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August 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM

5 New Historic Profiles | A Collection of Lesson Plans from In Pursuit and BRI

Access our collection of new lesson plans featuring Presidents and First Ladies through our partnership with In Pursuit. View on Web browser 5 New Lesson Plans with In Pursuit Hi John, How do we use the examples set by prominent historic figures in American history to…

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August 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Civic Star Challenge is Open, Enter to Win $5,000!

Learn more about how Civic Star Challenge. Plus, access new Constitution Day resources and NCSS scholarship opportunities. View on Web browser Forward Civic Star Challenge is Back! The Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics are continuing our journey to commemorate …

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August 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Support Students Making a Difference, Apply for a $8,000 Microgrant

Celebrate student ideas, innovations, and civic contributions and elevate student civic engagement. View on Web browser Forward Encourage Civic Action in Your Classroom! Do you have new or past students who are developing creative solutions to challenges they are …

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August 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Check Lesson Planning Off Your List with BRI Teaching Materials!

Access BRI's 6,000+ K-12 U.S. History, Government, and Civics teaching materials and nominate the next Teacher of the Year. View on Web browser Forward Skip the Prep. Download Complete Lesson Plans & FrameworksCheck lesson planning off your list for Back to Sc…

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July 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM

The BRI Back to School Checklist is Complete, Access New K-12 Materials Before School Starts!

Here's what's new from BRI this summer and a first look at what to expect this fall. View on Web browser BRI's Back to School ChecklistCivic Star Challenge The Civic Star Challenge is back—and bigger than ever! This fall, we are partnering with iCivics to launch a n…

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July 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Next 250 Years Begin in the Classroom

Every day, educators like you help students explore the principles, debates, and civic responsibilities that have shaped America’s story. View on Web browser Dear John, As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on an idea that has endured for the last 250 years: F…

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June 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Divided Over the Declaration | 250 Years Later, The Argument Isn't Over.

Divided Over the Declaration is out now! Order your copy today. View on Web browser Divided Over the Declaration | Available Now for Purchase Hi John, Ever since its drafting, the Declaration of Independence has sparked debate. First it was a dispute about separati…

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May 26, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Final Reminder: Submit to BRI's State of Civics Survey by May 31 | Chance to Win a $500 Giftcard

Complete our 2026 State of Civic Survey and help us design future resources. View on Web browser Complete the Survey by Sunday, May 31 | Submit for Chance to Win $500 Giftcard Hi John,  The Bill of Rights Institute Annual State of Civics Survey is closing on Sunday, May…

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May 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM

The Clock is Ticking. Claim Your Free Tickets to See Young Washington in Theaters!

Pre-order FREE tickets of the upcoming Young Washington film for your classroom. View on Web browser Last Chance to Claim FREE Tickets for Young Washington! | Watch in Theaters July 3, 2026 Hi John, Who was Young Washington? Was he always the man that led America to …

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May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

The Clock is Ticking. Claim Your Free Tickets to See Young Washington in Theaters!

Pre-order FREE tickets of the upcoming Young Washington film for your classroom. View on Web browser Last Chance to Claim FREE Tickets for Young Washington! | Watch in Theaters July 3, 2026 Hi John, Who was Young Washington? Was he always the man that led America to …

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May 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM

Nominate a BRI Civics Teacher of Year, PD, A250 + Constitution Day: What’s Ahead for Fall 2026?

Participate in and share BRI's latest opportunities for educators View on Web browser Forward Find the Next Civics Teacher of the Year!Our annual search for BRI’s National Civics Teacher of the Year is back! We are searching for educators across the country who …

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May 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM

We’re Listening: Take our State of Civics Survey

Complete our 2026 State of Civic Survey and submit your nominee for the next National Civics Teacher of the Year. View on Web browser Share Your Classroom Experience, Complete BRI's State of Civics Survey! Hi John,  The Bill of Rights Institute Annual State of Civics Su…

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April 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Planning for Fall PD? Join a Free BRI Remote Training

Register for a BRI for remote training professional session this fall. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Thinking ahead about professional development this fall? Join the Bill of Rights Institute for one or more of our series of remote training professional d…

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April 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Time’s Running Out. Don’t Miss These Important Deadlines from BRI!

Teachers and students, apply to our programs before the deadline. View on Web browser Forward Act Fast! Deadlines Approaching.Dear John, Students have just 5 days left to submit their MyImpact Challenge projects before the Sunday, May 3 deadline. Every student wh…

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April 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Planning for Fall PD? Join a Free BRI Remote Training

Register for a BRI for remote training professional session this fall. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Thinking ahead about professional development this fall? Join the Bill of Rights Institute for one or more of our series of remote training professional d…

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April 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Try BRI’s A250 Puzzle Kit | Can Your Students Decode the Declaration?

Test and build your students historical reasoning, critical thinking, and DBQ skills with Declaration Decoders. View on Web browser Forward Dear John, What if history felt more like an escape room than a textbook? Where history isn't just studied, it's lived! Test…

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April 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM

AP & End of Year Exams Made Easy | Inside: U.S. History and Government Review Resources

Free, ready-to-use practice questions, primary sources, videos, and other resources to make your end of year review simple. View on Web browser Forward Dear John, AP exam week begins on Monday, May 4. Help your AP and on-level students review for their end of yea…

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March 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Claim Free Tickets for Young Washington for You & Your Students

Claim FREE tickets of the upcoming Young Washington film for your classroom. View on Web browser Meet Young Washington, July 4, 2026 | Claim Free Tickets Today! Hi John, Who was George Washington before he became the leader who secured American independence and se…

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March 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM

BRI's Educator Fellowship is Open | Apply Today!

Join a community that builds effective skills and strategies to teach civics in the classroom. View on Web browser Apply Today! The Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Fellowship is a 9‑month program that empowers educators to grow as leaders in their classrooms, commu…

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March 19, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Help Your State Win the Civic Star Challenge!

Share a Memorable Lesson for a Chance to Win View on Web browser Hi , Get ready - the Civic Star Challenge State Bracket Challenge is kicking off, and your state needs you. Over the next four weeks, states will face off in a fun, bracket‑style competition based on…

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March 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM

26-27 Apply for BRI's Educator Fellowship Today

Join a community that builds effective skills and strategies to teach civics in the classroom. View on Web browser Apply Today! Are you looking for a way to grow as an educator, expand your influence beyond your classroom, or meet likeminded educators? Or maybe all of …

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March 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM

BRI Rewards Young People Making Change with MyImpact Challenge + AP Study Resources

MyImpact Challenge honors service and innovation for students who actively participate in community service, volunteerism, or entrepreneurship. View on Web browser Forward Dear John, Judith Sargent Murray was 19 when she wrote "On the Equality of the Sexes," shift…

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March 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM

26-27 BRI Educator Fellowship is Open | FirstName You're Invited to Apply

Join a community that builds effective skills and strategies to teach civics in the classroom. View on Web browser Apply Today! Hi John, The Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Fellowship application is open from now until Thursday, April 30, 2026. Throughout the Fel…

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March 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM

New Social Studies Resources for Women’s History Month

Use our interactive timeline and other resources to teach the stories of women in American history. View on Web browser Forward Dear John, From the American Revolution to modern day, women have fought to be included in the promise of the Declaration of Independen…

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February 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Expand Student Thought Around Current Events with BRI

Unique student and teacher opportunities centering debate and civil discourse in the classroom. View on Web browser Forward Dear John, Should humanity fear advances in artificial intelligence? Your students have opinions on topics like this every day! The Bill of…

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February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Your February Classroom Toolkit: Black History Month, Presidents Day & More

Our Interactive Black History Timeline examines the remarkable stories of Black Americans from the American Revolution to present day using primary sources. View on Web browser Forward Dear John,July 4, 1776, signified an enduring promise to strive for liberty,…

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January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Master Innovative Strategies to Teach Primary Sources and Civil Discourse

New teacher and student opportunities from the Bill of Rights Institute. View on Web browser Forward Dear John,Welcome back! Kickoff the new year with free professional development from the Bill of Rights Institute! Currently, you can choose from our new remote …

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December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Decode History: Get Your Free Interactive Classroom Activity Kit for 2026!

Kits, Calendars, & Constitutions from BRI to Commemorate the Upcoming Year View on Web browser Dear John,  As the year comes to an end, the Bill of Rights Institute wishes you a Happy Holiday! We appreciate and value your continued support of our resources. In th…

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December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Are You Ready for Bill of Rights Day?

Help students connect how the Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. View on Web browser Forward Dear John,The Declaration of Independence argues for the rights of individuals to life, liberty, and the pursu…

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December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Win a $10,000 Grant | Enter the Civic Star Leader Essay Contest Today

Get rewarded for boosting civic education this school year. View on Web browser The Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics are partnering to host the  Civic Star Challenge ! This contest rewards K-12 teachers and classrooms for any classroom activity that references th…

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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM

The Thanksgiving Proclamation | Celebrate with BRI!

Share Thanksgiving resources with your students as we move closer to America's 250th annivesary. View on Web browser Forward Hi John,    A Thanksgiving Proclamation In 1621, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native American tribe gathered to celebrate the season's har…

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November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Share Stellar Students Opportunities with BRI | Deadline to Apply Nov. 30

Share two great student opportunities brought to you by the Bill of Rights Institute. View on Web browser Apply Now! Deadline Nov. 30 Dear John,  Student Fellowship  the Bill of Rights Institute's 6-month educational program is open for 2025-2026 applications. This …

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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Honor Veterans with BRI Resources

Use your classroom to commemorate all the men and women who dedicated their lives to the safety of our country. View on Web browser Forward Hi John,    Today is the 107th celebration of Veterans Day in the United States. Use your classroom to commemorate all the me…

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October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Last Chance to Win Prizes! Log Your Social Studies Activities this Semester.

Unpack our 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. View on Web browser What Have You Taught This Semester? This year is a once-in-a-teaching-lifetime opportunity to imbue the endurance of the Declaration of Independence for 250 years throughout American histo…

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October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Build Strong, Student Leaders

Share BRI's various student programs and opportunities that fuse civic learning and student leadership throughout the year. View on Web browser Forward Hi John,    Teachers help build student leaders every day through programs and initiatives aimed to foster releva…

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October 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Teach Historical Character Analysis with BRI | Register for Our New Remote Training!

Learn new tools to promote character development and historical character analysis in your classroom. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Fuse character development and historical literacy in your classroom. Join the Bill of Rights on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for…

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October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Serve as a National Civics Bee Essay Contest Judge! | Apply Today

$150 for your time and expertise. View on Web browser Apply Today! Good morning, John, I hope this email finds you well. This year, the Bill of Rights Institute is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to identify judges for the essay portion of t…

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October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Master How You Teacher Government and Civics with BRI

Save and share BRI's vast collection of resources including point-counterpoints, Supreme Court cases, and free educator supports. View on Web browser Forward Hi John,    The Bill of Rights Institute has a commitment to fuse the Founding principles and civic virtue…

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October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Teach Historical Character Analysis with BRI | Register for Our New Remote Training!

Learn new tools to promote character development and historical character analysis in your classroom. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Fuse character development and historical literacy in your classroom. Join the Bill of Rights on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for…

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October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Civic Star Prize Drawing 10/31 | Log Your Activities Today!

Incorporate the ideals of the Declaration of Independence throughout history in your classroom. View on Web browser Enter Class Activities to Civic Star Challenge! The Declaration of Independence is our first Founding document and a lasting civic initiative that sp…

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October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Teach Historical Character Analysis with BRI | Register for Our New Remote Training!

Learn new tools to promote character development and historical character analysis in your classroom. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Fuse character development and historical literacy in your classroom. Join the Bill of Rights on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for…

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September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Do You Know Student Changemakers?

BRI wants to highlight your civically engaged students with cash prizes, unique experiences, and more! View on Web browser Forward CALLING ALL CHANGEMAKERS!The Bill of Rights Institute has a unique opportunity to blend civic learning in your classroom with your st…

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September 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Honor Civics with BRI, Constitution Day, and the National Civics Teacher of the Year

Prioritize civics with new, free, and engaging resources from the Bill of Rights Institute. View on Web browser Forward Meet Our 2025 National Civics Teacher of the Year! Annually, the Institute seeks applications for civics and history teachers who are making an…

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September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Showcase Democracy in Your Backyard for Constitution Day 2025

Videos, viewing guides, and lessons to help you teach Constitution Day for elementary, middle, and high school students. View on Web browser The Bill of Rights Institute is excited to share exclusive new updates about our 2025 Constitution Day Live: Democracy in You…

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September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Level Up New Teaching Strategies. | Register for Our New Remote Training!

Learn new tools to help students understand social studies in a meaningful way. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Join the Bill of Rights Institute in October for our new remote trainings! Each remote training will help educators gain insights into new t…

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September 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Introduce the Enduring Themes of the Declaration of Independence

Bring the Declaration of Independence to life like never before. View on Web browser Log Your Early American & Constitution Day Activities!Are you already discussing the legacy of the Declaration of Independence in your classroom as you talk about the Constituti…

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September 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Find Your Favorite Ready-Made, Adaptable K-12 Social Studies Resources for Any Lesson

Prepare students to understand and retain U.S History, Civics, and Government topics in your classroom. View on Web browser Forward Building a Self-Governing People After many years of waiting – we finally have a curricular resource written exclusively for Mid…

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September 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Level Up New Teaching Strategies. | Register for Our New Remote Training!

Learn new tools to help students understand social studies in a meaningful way. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Join the Bill of Rights Institute in October for our new remote trainings! Each remote training will help educators gain insights into new t…

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August 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Expand How You Teach Social Studies | Register for Our New Remote Trainings!

Make your classroom a powerful space with free BRI resources. View on Web browser Register Today! Hi John, Join the Bill of Rights Institute in September for our new remote trainings! Each remote training will help educators gain insights into new teaching methods,…

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