Laura Vlk · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Celebrating Freedom | Happy Independence Day!

Celebrating Freedom | Happy Independence Day! Check Out Our Latest eLesson View this email in your browser Dear John, Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Bill of Rights Institute! We hope that you are enjoying s…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Access BRI's Digital US History Textbook Today

Access BRI's Digital US History Textbook Today Get cool features that help you customize student learning Our Free Digital U.S. History High School Textbook is Adaptable for Any Learning Environment U.S. History teachers - here's a free reso…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Summer Planning: Relax, Recharge, Reflect

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 4:59 PM

2020-2021 Wrap Up eLesson

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Monuments, Memorials, and Meaning

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The Supreme Court Round Up for 2020-2021 eLesson

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 5:59 PM

We Need Teacher Council Applications from Your State!

We Need Teacher Council Applications from Your State! Application Closes May 15th Our 2021-2022 Teacher Council Application Closes Saturday, May 15th. Teaching civics and U.S. history are increasingly difficult tasks. Civics, like our communi…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 6:15 PM

How Have Americans' Perception of 9/11 Changed? eLesson

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  David Bobb, President, Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Thank you, from BRI and our friends in the civics space.

Thank you, from BRI and our friends in the civics space. For teacher appreciation week we honor you.  View this email in your browser Dear Educators,   As a part of our teacher appreciation week celebration, The Bill of Rights In…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Teachers, take our civic ed survey. Get gifts!

Teachers, take our civic ed survey. Get gifts! For teacher appreciation week we want to hear your voice...and send you gifts! View this email in your browser Help us know how you have been teaching civics and history. Tak…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Join Our Webinars: 20th Century US History & More

Join Our Webinars: 20th Century US History & More BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward We are excited to invite you t…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Balancing Religious Freedom and Government Interests eLesson

Balancing Religious Freedom and Government Interests eLesson The Latest eLesson from BRI Finding the balance in religious freedom and government interests How should the United States balance individual religious liberty…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 7:01 PM

The Judicial Branch; Questions About the Supreme Court

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Free and Fair Elections eLesson

Free and Fair Elections eLesson The Latest eLesson from BRI Ballots, Popular Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law: How should we think about voting laws? A recent Georgia law concerning voting within the state has sparked co…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Webinar: Five Design Challenges of the EAD Roadmap

Webinar: Five Design Challenges of the EAD Roadmap April 13 With Facing History & Ourselves View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Focus on the First Branch: Congress & the Constitution

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Exclusive Self-Paced PD Opportunity

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 3:01 PM

BRI/Ed-Week Co-Sponsored Webinar 3/30

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Appointing the New Executive Department eLesson

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Reminder: Here's a Free Digital U.S. History Textbook You Can Use Right Now

Reminder: Here's a Free Digital U.S. History Textbook You Can Use Right Now You may be surprised at how engaging it is for your high school students. This Digital H.S. Textbook Brings American History to Life These Stories Will Engage Your Students …

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  Gary Colletti · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Webinar Reminder: Hearing From Other Voices

Webinar Reminder: Hearing From Other Voices Please Join Liz and Gary at 4 pm ET Tomorrow! Dear John, We often hear from the same “cast” of historical characters. With a full curriculum and limited time, how can listening to the voices of peopl…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Fostering Connections, Building Civil Society

Fostering Connections, Building Civil Society BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward In order to flourish, civil societies …

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 10:59 PM

From Plessy to Brown | Two Views of Equality

From Plessy to Brown | Two Views of Equality The Latest eLesson from BRI From Plessy to Brown | Two Very Different Rulings on Equality The United States’ founding documents—the Declaration of Independence, the Constituti…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Are You Teaching Service Learning During COVID-19?

Are You Teaching Service Learning During COVID-19? Take Our Survey for a Chance to Win $50! Dear John, We know that civic engagement and service are a passion of many social studies educators and we want to understand what Service Learning looks…

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  Gary Colletti · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Webinar Reminder: Oh! The Humanities!

Webinar Reminder: Oh! The Humanities! Please Join Liz and Gary at 4 pm ET Tomorrow! Dear John, How do history and civics classes and other fields in the humanities connect with one another? This is the central question Liz Evans and I will add…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Presidents and the Constitution

Presidents and the Constitution BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward As the nation witnesses the first 100 days of a new …

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Its origin was "Negro History Week," established by …

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Inaugurating a President 2021

Inaugurating a President 2021 BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward At noon tomorrow, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will take the oath…

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 2:17 AM

[Corrected Link] A Civic Response to the 'Mobocratic Spirit'

[Corrected Link] A Civic Response to the 'Mobocratic Spirit' Teaching Peaceful Transitions in Troubled Times View this email in your browser   Dear Teachers, What transpired today at the U.S. Capitol is an example of …

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 1:59 AM

A Civic Response to the 'Mobocratic Spirit'

A Civic Response to the 'Mobocratic Spirit' Teaching Peaceful Transitions in Troubled Times View this email in your browser   Dear Teachers, What transpired today at the U.S. Capitol is an example of what Abraham Linc…

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  Gary Colletti · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 4:49 PM

What Is the Relationship Between Equality and Justice?

What Is the Relationship Between Equality and Justice? We the Students Essay Contest 2021 "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever…

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  Gary Colletti · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM

What Is the Relationship Between Equality and Justice?

What Is the Relationship Between Equality and Justice? We the Students Essay Contest 2021 "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever…

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Happy Holidays & 2021 Preview

Happy Holidays & 2021 Preview Webinars, We the Students, New Website Features Dear John, As we put the finishing touches on our new website, we wanted to pause to wish you and your family a safe and peaceful holiday, and take a moment to highlight a co…

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  The Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Celebrate the Bill of Rights with us!

Celebrate the Bill of Rights with us! Live shows, Videos, New website and more! Join Us for Bill of Rights Day! The Bill of Rights Institute is celebrating Bill of Rights Day with live events, video, and the debut of our brand new digital platfor…

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 10:34 PM

New Website Launch! | Please Pardon Our Dust

New Website Launch! | Please Pardon Our Dust New Site on Bill of Rights Day!  The Bill of Rights Institute is proud and excited to announce the launch of a brand new website! Starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 10 at 12:00 a.m. ET, you may no…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 10:45 PM

What Are You Grateful For?

What Are You Grateful For? BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Is gratitude a state of being or a way of living? If it is …

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Election Ends, Work Begins

Election Ends, Work Begins BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward History was made on several fronts last week as the country…

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 3:02 PM

This Teachable Moment: How BRI Can Help

This Teachable Moment: How BRI Can Help Scholar/Teacher Q & A + Resources As officials continue to count the ballots in a handful of swing states, we are sure that you and your students have many questions about what we've seen so far in the nail…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Why Vote?

Why Vote? BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward One week from today, millions of Americans will head to the polls in the 2…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 7:01 PM

What is the History and Purpose of the 25th Amendment?

What is the History and Purpose of the 25th Amendment? BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward President Trump's COVID diagnos…

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  Gary Colletti · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Encourage Your Students to Join the Debate

Encourage Your Students to Join the Debate Learn Civil Discourse on "Think the Vote" View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …

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  Gary Colletti · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Encourage Your Students to Join the Debate

Encourage Your Students to Join the Debate Learn Civil Discourse on "Think the Vote" View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 8:11 PM

The Supreme Court & Politics in 2020

The Supreme Court & Politics in 2020 BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Last weekend, President Trump announced his…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 4:20 PM

What Is Incorporation? | A New Homework Help Video

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 8:00 PM

What Does "United We Stand" Mean Today? Join BRI Live On Constitution Day

What Does "United We Stand" Mean Today? Join BRI Live On Constitution Day Join Our YouTube Live on Constitution Day View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 8:15 PM

United We Stand: Constitution Day 2020

United We Stand: Constitution Day 2020 BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward In the midst of a pandemic and ongoing pleas for…

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Celebrating the Centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 1:29 PM

Celebrating the Centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment

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  Bill of Rights Institute · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 10:18 PM

Back to School 2020-2021

Back to School 2020-2021 BRI's Plans for the Fall Kirk and Gary highlight what BRI has planned this fall for you and your students. Dear John, As the beginning of the new school year approaches (or for some of you, has started already), we…

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