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April 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Visit the BRI Store! Order Pocket Constitutions, Shop Our Collection of Stickers, and More!

Empower the next generation with essential knowledge of their rights and responsibilities as citizens. View on Web browser Forward Order Pre-Made Resources for Your Classroom!   We believe in empowering the next generation with essential knowledge of their rights …

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April 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Teach Hard Topics. Join BRI on April 30 for the Unlocking Presidential Powers Remote Training

Enrich your teaching toolkit and empower your students with a deeper understanding of Presidential Powers. View on Web browser Hi John,  This Bill of Rights Institute is excited to invite you to an enriching and informative remote training session on Wednesday, Apr…

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April 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Share our Student Debate & Leadership Institute Summer Program!

The Debate & Leadership Institute is a 5-day debate program in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, July 21-25, 2025. View on Web browser Share Our Debate & Leadership Summer Program! Founding Forward and the Bill of Rights Institute are pleased to announce the Debat…

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April 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Check Out BRI's Collection of AP Resources

AP exams are approaching. Help your students review their AP U.S. History and Government coursework. View on Web browser Forward Gear Up for APUSH & AP GOV Exams with BRI! The AP exams are approaching! Help your students review their AP U.S. History and Govern…

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March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM

How has Commerce, Finance, and Entrepreneurship Shaped America?

Showcase historic examples of policy and legislation seeking economic and financial prosperity. View on Web browser Forward Prep for Financial Literacy Month with BRI As you prepare for Financial Literacy Month in April, check out BRI's Building Blocks of Progress…

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March 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Calling All Teachers: Help Students Turn Their Passion into Community Service

Students can win up to $10,000 in prizes in the National MyImpact Challenge contest. View on Web browser Forward Showcase Students Exhibiting Every Day Civics  Share BRI's MyImpact Challenge with students, and no project is too big or small! We want to hear what s…

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February 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Order Pocket Constitution's for Your Classroom Today!

BRI is committed to providing educators with conveniently sized and expertly crafted Pocket Constitutions. View on Web browser Order Pocket Constitutions for Your Classroom  The Bill of Rights Institute believes in empowering the next generation with essential kno…

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February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM

The Legacy of Women's Rights in the Executive Branch.

Teach women's history with primary sources, lessons, essays, videos, and more from BRI. View on Web browser Forward Presidents, the Suffrage Movement, and Women's Rights! Since the nineteenth century, activists petitioned and fought for a woman's right to vote. Th…

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February 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Analyze how Presidents have Displayed Civic Virtue throughout the Nations History with BRI

Use our President's Day Playlist full of primary sources, lessons, and videos. View on Web browser Forward Civic Virtue and the Executive Branch The maintenance of our republican government requires the people be vigilant, informed, and virtuous, ensuring that gov…

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January 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM

BRI Resources Facilitate Student Civic Engagement

BRI wants to highlight students actively volunteering and showcasing community service or entrepreneurship. View on Web browser Forward Kickoff MyImpact Challenge in Your Classroom What is MyImpact Challenge? It is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of …

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December 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Celebrate Bill of Rights Day with BRI!

Explore each of the first ten amendments and their significance. View on Web browser Forward Celebrate Bill of Rights Day with BRI!   December is a month of civic awareness. Civic virtues like humility, respect, and integrity can be found throughout the holiday se…

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December 3, 2024 at 2:01 PM

It's Here! Check Out Our New Government and Politics Resource Today!

3 Units Available Now, 4 More Ready for 2025-26 View on Web browser Start 2025 with lessons from our Brand New FREE Government & Politics Core Resource!  We are thrilled to announce the launch of Government and Politics: Civics for the American Experiment  a cor…

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November 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM

20% Off Classroom Resources, Apparel, and More on the BRI Store!

Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off the BRI store 11/29 through 12/2. View on Web browser 20% Off the BRI Store, Use Code: BLACKFRIDAY  Dear ,  Shop the entire BRI store with a 20% off discount, use code BLACKFRIDAY! The discount will be available from 12:00AM ET Frid…

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November 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from the Bill of Rights Institute!

We often regard Thanksgiving as a time of thankfulness. But what about courage? View on Web browser Forward Thanksgiving as a Time of Courage   The Bill of Rights Institute wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! We appreciate your continued use and support of resources …

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November 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Draw the Path of the American Revolution with a Free 2025 BRI Calendar

For a limited time, the Bill of Rights Institute is offering FREE 2025 calendars! View on Web browser Map the Road to America 250 with a BRI Calendar! July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of our nations founding. The Bill of Rights Institute will be sharing excl…

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November 20, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Receive a FREE 2025 BRI Calendar, Create an Educator Account Today!

Pair important dates with BRI resources. View on Web browser Connect BRI to Your Classroom The Bill of Rights Institute helps prepare Civics, U.S. History, and Government educators with classroom-ready teacher and student resources full of engaging content based on …

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November 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Plan Ahead for Second Semester with a FREE BRI Calendar!

BRI 2025 calendars include preset lessons, activities, and essays for important historical dates. View on Web browser Make History Every Day with BRI As the first half of the school year begins to wind down for the holiday season, teachers are looking towards second…

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November 12, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Celebrate Native American Heritage with BRI Resources

Explore our Native American resources highlighting pivotal moments and historical figures in Native American history. View on Web browser Forward Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!   Native Americans have a rich history of life and culture in the Western He…

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October 29, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Quick, Engaging Content for Students and Teachers with BRI Studios!

Various videos and series spanning centuries of content and primary sources! View on Web browser Forward Add Our Videos into Your Classroom! How often do you find yourself needing short form, engaging content for students that explain U.S. History, Government, an…

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October 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Explore American Attitudes from 1789 to 1844 with BRI Curriculum

How can a nation stay unified despite divisions? View on Web browser Forward From the Era of Good Feelings to Manifest Destiny How can a nation stay unified, despite its divisions? Parallel this fundamental question with the events from 1789-1844 and the current …

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October 1, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Help Students Get Excited About Their Civic Impact!

Build engagement around civics and civil discourse in the classroom. View on Web browser Forward Inspire Students to Make Change Today! How can you build engagement around civics and foster a proper understanding of American citizenship? Introduce your students t…

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September 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Teach the Constitutional Process of Elections

The Bill of Rights Institute has you covered with a library of ready-to-use election resources. View on Web browser Forward Teaching Presidential Elections: Constitutional Process Constitution Day live is here! Built for This: Debate, Dialogue, and the Constituti…

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September 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Gear Up for Consitution Day! Join Us Sept. 17.

Explore debate, dialogue, and the Constitution! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Join BRI for Constitution Day Live! | Sept. 17 The Bill of Rights Institute is committed to the ideal that the American government was created to facilitate disagreement, debat…

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September 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Explore how the Constitution Facilitates the Process of Disagreement, Debate, and Compromise

Join us on Sept. 17 for Built for This: Debate, Dialogue, and the Constitution! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward  Constitution Day Live | Sept. 17 The Bill of Rights Institute is excited to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17! Our Constitution Day Live …

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September 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Celebrate Constitution Day with BRI on Sept. 17

Join us for Built for This: Debate, Dialogue, and the Constitution! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Celebrate Constitution Day Live! Join us on Sept. 17 for the Bill of Rights Institute's Constitution Day Live program! This years theme is Built for This: De…

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August 27, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Constitution Day is 3 Weeks Away! Celebrate with BRI Constitution Resources.

Join us on Sept. 17 for Built for This: Debate, Dialogue, and the Constitution! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Built for This: Debate, Dialogue, and the Constitution Two hundred thirty-seven years ago, the Constitution was signed as one-third of America…

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August 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Host an Attorney This September

Classroom Opportunity from BRI View on Web browser Dear John,  We are excited to announce that we have an opportunity for you to host an attorney in your classroom this fall during the weeks surrounding Constitution Day (September 9-20). This opportunity is being of…

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August 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM

More Ways to Do PD with BRI!

Discuss ways to have civil conversations grounded in primary documents on contentious topics through BRI PD. View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward BRIng on the Professional Development! The Bill of Rights Institute knows educators are requesting support. BRI …

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August 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Start Your 2024 School Year with BRI!

Welcome back! BRI has you covered with resources, activities, and more. View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Welcome Back to a New School Year with BRI! The Bill of Rights Institute is excited to start a new school year with you! Over the summer, we made seve…

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June 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Our MyImpact Challenge Virtual Fair is this Friday!

Join Us! View on Web browser Dear John, We hope you'll celebrate with the winners of the 2023-24 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest with us this Friday, June 28 at our virtual civics fair. Students from across the country entered their service projects, an…

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June 20, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Meet Our 2023-24 MyImpact Challenge Winners! 🌟 🎉

Including Grand Prize Winner Anna Kunkel View on Web browser Dear John, We are excited to announce our 2024 MyImpact Challenge winners! It was truly amazing to see the work that young people across the country are doing through the hundreds of projects that were su…

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June 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Attend our Virtual MyImpact Challenge Fair June 28th!

Join Us! View on Web browser Dear John, Celebrate Civics Season with the Bill of Rights Institute by joining us for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023-24 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! The event will be broadcast Friday, June 28. …

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June 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Commemorate Juneteenth with BRI!

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth as the end of slavery in America; explore our Juneteenth playlist for in-depth lessons and resources. View on Web browser Juneteenth: A Story of Freedom June 19 began as a day of commemoration and Jubliee for many African Americans in …

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June 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Register Today! 6/28 Virtual MyImpact Challenge Fair

Join Us! View on Web browser Dear John, Celebrate Civics Season with the Bill of Rights Institute by joining us for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023-24 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! The event will be broadcast Friday, June 28. …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Don't Forget to Nominate & Apply!

BRI's May Teacher Appreciation Opportunities View on Web browser Dear John,  As your school year winds down, don't forget to nominate fellow civics teachers who make a difference in their classroom and in the lives of their students.  Submit a nominee now for BRI’s…

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May 16, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Complete Our State of Civics This Survey

Get Entered to Win 1 of 5 $500 Amazon Cards View on Web browser Dear John,  Happy Teacher Appreciation Month!  As you wind down your school year, we want to hear from you! We are in the fourth year of collecting educators answers on our State of Civics Survey and …

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May 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Taking A Look Back At The 2023-24 School Year

Review Some of BRI's Latest Videos and Resources View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Reviewing The 2023-24 School YearThe Bill of Rights Institute introduced several new resources and materials this school year to help teachers keep students engaged and info…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Examine this Terms SCOTUS Decisions

Explore the decisions with your students View on Web browser Explore the 2023-24 SCOTUS decisions! Dear John, It has been a busy term for the Supreme Court! Our team curated overviews and questions so you can explore recent SCOTUS decisions (and those still pendi…

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April 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Nominations Open For National Civics Teacher Of The Year

Submit your candidate now! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward National Civics Teacher Of The YearDo you know a fellow civics teacher who makes a difference in their classroom and in the lives of their students? If so, the Bill of Rights Institute wants to l…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM

What Defines "Cruel and Unusual" Punishment?

Explore a Current SCOTUS Case & This Question w/ Your Students View on Web browser Dig into the Eighth Amendment with your Students! Dear John, The Constitution protects certain rights of individuals both accused and convicted of crimes. One of these protect…

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April 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Announcing the BRI Store + Teacher Fellowship & More!

Find out how BRI supports educators and students View on Web browser Check Out What's New at BRI! As your school year winds down, we have so many intiatives to share with you! We are here to support you as you do the important work of educating your students. The B…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM

How Did The Founders Envision The Legislative Branch?

View our Congress and the Constitution curriculum View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Congress and the ConstitutionHow did the Founders envision the way the legislative branch of our country’s new government would operate? The answer to this crucial question…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Explore the Meaning of the National Debt with your Students Using this Lesson

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month w/ BRI View on Web browser Explore the Meaning of the National Debt with Your Students Using this Lesson! Dear John, April is financial literacy month. History and government classes can explore the finances of the United State…

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April 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM

We're Hiring a Program Partnerships Manager!

Submit Your Resume Today! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Dear John, We're hiring for a Manager, Program Partnerships.The ideal candidate will have classroom experience, familiarity managing and expanding educational partnerships, would enjoy traveling arou…

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April 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month With These BRI/Hoover Resources

Review our Building Blocks of Progress curriculum! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Building Blocks of ProgressApril is Financial Literacy Month, and the Bill of Rights Institute has just the resource for you! Our Building Blocks of Progress curriculum c…

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April 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Celebrate Financial Literary Month With These BRI/Hoover Resources

Review our Building Blocks of Progress curriculum! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Building Blocks of ProgressApril is Financial Literacy Month, and the Bill of Rights Institute has just the resource for you! Our Building Blocks of Progress curriculum c…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Engage Your Students with this Lesson About TikTok & Free Speech

Free Activities from BRI View on Web browser Is forcing the sale of TikTok for National Security Purposes a Violation of Freedom of Speech? Dear John, The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would force ByteDance to sell TikTok to a buyer that i…

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March 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Are You Using Our Playlist and Student App-Based Features?

BRI's website is fully integrated! View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward BRI's Website Is A Unique Educator HubWhat do you call a library of more than 4,000 lessons, videos, and activities, along with the features that help educators collect and share resource…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Explore the NOW Bill of Rights to Celebrate Women's History Month

Free Activity + Comprehension Questions from BRI View on Web browser What does the NOW Statement of Purpose Reveal? Dear , The middle of the twentieth century saw numerous groups and movements pushing for a greater recognition of equality and civil rights. One o…

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March 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Get Your Students To Think The Vote!

Help them boost their civic engagement with their fellow citizens View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Boost Your Students' Civic Engagement With Think The VoteDo your students participate in the Bill of Rights Institute’s Think The Vote platform? If not, t…

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