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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
October 21, 2021 at 9:59 PM

How Did John Quincy Adams Fight the Gag Rule?

How Did John Quincy Adams Fight the Gag Rule? The latest eLesson from BRI! The Cause is Great and Good: John Quincy Adams, the Gag Rule, and the Fight Against Slavery During the 1830s, abolitionist groups increasingly sen…
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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Argumentation & The Missouri Compromise

Argumentation & The Missouri Compromise BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Perhaps one of the best ways to help stu…
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Christopher Columbus: Conqueror or Explorer? eLesson

Christopher Columbus: Conqueror or Explorer? eLesson The latest eLesson from BRI! Should We Remember Christopher Columbus as a Conqueror or Explorer? Monday, October 11th will be celebrated as both Columbus Day and Indige…
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 6:04 PM

New: Student Fellowship Opportunity from BRI

New: Student Fellowship Opportunity from BRI Applications Now Open! View this email in your browser Dear John, Applications are now open for the pilot of the Bill of Rights Institute's new elite student fellowship progra…
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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Continuity & Change in Early America

Continuity & Change in Early America BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward How, in the relatively short span of time b…
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 3:29 PM

Recall Elections: A Brief History

Recall Elections: A Brief History The latest eLesson from BRI! Recall Elections: A Brief History The state of California recently held a recall election for its governor, Gavin Newsom. This recall election was the latest …
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Countdown to Constitution Day

Countdown to Constitution Day BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward The following videos and companion vie…
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Benjamin Banneker's Letter to Jefferson eLesson

Benjamin Banneker's Letter to Jefferson eLesson The latest eLesson from BRI! Benjamin Banneker's Letter to Thomas Jefferson It's hard to reconcile the fact that Thomas Jefferson, the author of the words, "all men are crea…
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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Focus on Liberty & Equality

Focus on Liberty & Equality Updates from the Bill of Rights Institute Share Tweet Forward Liberty and equality are two of the p…
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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Will You Join Us on September 17?

Will You Join Us on September 17? Theme: Liberty and Equality Dear John, Do you know what you're doing yet for Constitution Day this year? The Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) has exciting plans for our Constitution Day Live program, and we hope you can jo…
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Welcome Back to eLessons!

Welcome Back to eLessons! The Latest eLesson from BRI Back to School: Civil Discourse in the Classroom Welcome back to school! The Bill of Rights Institute is excited to help teachers like you as you navigate through the …
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 7:02 PM

How Can Educators Teach Politics In the History Classroom?

How Can Educators Teach Politics In the History Classroom? Live Webinar - August 24 with Special Guest Dr. Wayne Journell View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …
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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Respect: Creating Civil Classroom Culture

Respect: Creating Civil Classroom Culture BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward One theme we hear often from veteran socia…
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  Laura Vlk | BRI · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Corrected Link! Update Your BRI Teacher Profile | Action Required

Corrected Link! Update Your BRI Teacher Profile | Action Required Customized 2021-2022 resources and chance for $500! Share Tweet Forward Help us en…
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  Laura Vlk | BRI · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 3:24 PM

Update Your BRI Teacher Profile | Action Required

Update Your BRI Teacher Profile | Action Required Customized 2021-2022 resources and chance for $500! Share Tweet Forward Help us ensure that we tai…
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM

2021 Back to School: What's New at BRI?

2021 Back to School: What's New at BRI? BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! As summer winds do…
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Teaching Religion in the History Classroom on 7/27

Teaching Religion in the History Classroom on 7/27 Join Our Civic Conversation with Dr. Tim Hall View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Date Change Notification: "Teaching Race in the History Classroom" Now on 7/22

Date Change Notification: "Teaching Race in the History Classroom" Now on 7/22 Special Guest | Dr. Anika Prather - Live at 6 p.m. ET View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Join us July 15 | "Teaching Race in the History Classroom"

Join us July 15 | "Teaching Race in the History Classroom" Special Guest | Dr. Anika Prather - Live at 3 p.m. ET View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …
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  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

Summer Planning: Relax, Recharge, Reflect BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Whether you teach summer school or attend …
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 4:59 PM

2020-2021 Wrap Up eLesson

2020-2021 Wrap Up eLesson The Latest eLesson from BRI Wrap Up for 2020-2021 eLessons The 2020-2021 school year has been one for the history books. Throughout the year, we have developed over 20 lessons that have dealt wi…
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Monuments, Memorials, and Meaning

Monuments, Memorials, and Meaning BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward We join all Americans next Monday, May 31 to remem…
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The Supreme Court Round Up for 2020-2021 eLesson

The Supreme Court Round Up for 2020-2021 eLesson The Latest eLesson from BRI The Supreme Court Cases Round Up for 2020-2021 eLesson Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court has continued its work, hear…
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Theirs are stories of resilience and…
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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

How Have Americans' Perception of 9/11 Changed? eLesson The Latest eLesson from BRI How Have Americans' Perception of 9/11 Changed Over Time? The 9/11 terror attacks had a drastic impact on the society of the United Stat…
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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

The Judicial Branch; Questions About the Supreme Court BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward The nine justices who serve o…
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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

Focus on the First Branch: Congress & the Constitution BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Is today's closely divide…
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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Exclusive Self-Paced PD Opportunity

Exclusive Self-Paced PD Opportunity BRI's Newest PD Offering is Online and On Your Own! View this email in your browser Dear John, As a member of our educator community, we are thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunit…
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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 3:01 PM

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

BRI/Ed-Week Co-Sponsored Webinar 3/30 Featuring Educator and Practitioner Panel to explore fostering civic engagement Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram …
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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Appointing the New Executive Department eLesson

Appointing the New Executive Department eLesson The Latest eLesson from BRI Appointing a New Executive Department The first few months of a new president’s term is a flurry of action. It is during this time that the pres…
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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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