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June 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Summer eLearning Opportunities from BRI

Take Our Online Courses This Summer View on Web browser Dear ,  You're invited to join our summer self-paced, online, community-driven learning courses! This summer, our staff will be hosting synchronous activities, including virtual office hours to help support you…

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May 31, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Memorial Day Lessons & Summer Opportunities

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Memorial Day 2022At 3pm yesterday, a solemn yet familiar tune rang out in communities across the country as thousands of musicians observed the true meaning of Memorial Day with the playing o…

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May 26, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Supreme Court Round-Up 2021-2022

Check out BRI's latest eLesson! View on Web browser The Supreme Court Round-Up 2021-2022 In their last season, the Supreme Court has heard a variety of cases on issues ranging from abortion access to a high school coach praying on the football field to the limi…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Have You Completed Our Educator Survey Yet?

Have You Completed Our Educator Survey Yet? $100 Amazon Gift Card Drawing + Swag Prizes We Want to Support You! Dear John, One of the ways we want to show our appreciation for you and the important work you do every day, is to figure out w…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 3:07 PM

The Supreme Court: Questions and Complexities

How Do You Teach the Third Branch? View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Supreme Court: Questions and ComplexitiesA leaked draft opinion potentially overturning the almost 50 year-old precedent of the Roe v. Wade decision (see our Homework Help video on this c…

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May 12, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Is the Supreme Court the Final Say on the Constitution?

Check out BRI's latest eLesson! View on Web browser The Supreme Court: Final Arbiter in Our Government? On May 2nd, 2022, a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked to the media that suggested the justices would likely overturn the Roe v. Wade (1973) opinion. The …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Don't Miss Our Live Webinar Tomorrow 5:30 ET

Explore Our Redesigned Civics Resource View on Web browser Dear ,  We hope you will join us tomorrow May 5th at 5:30 ET for a free 45-minute webinar exploring our newly updated Being an American curriculum resource. The BRI team will explain how to teach American c…

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May 3, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

With a Video, A Survey, & An Invitation to Apply View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Thank You Teachers!Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from your friends at the Bill of Rights Institute! We hope you’ll take a moment to watch this special video message from…

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May 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM

A Teacher Appreciation Message from David Bobb

Thank You! from the Bill of Rights Institute View on Web browser Dear ,  Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from your friends at the Bill of Rights Institute!  We hope you’ll take a moment to watch this special video message from Bill of Rights Institute President Da…

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April 29, 2022 at 4:30 PM

What Founding Principles and Civic Virtues unite Americans?

Check out the first lesson from our re-released resource View on Web browser What Founding Principles & Civic Virtues Unite Americans? Last week, we released an updated version of our Being an American resource. This resource is designed for Civics classroom…

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April 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Students Have 2 More Weeks to Submit Civics Projects!

Students Have 2 More Weeks to Submit Civics Projects! Encourage Your students to enter BRI's National Civics Contest View this email in your browser Dear John, Entries for our MyImpact Challenge Civic Engagement Project are due May 16…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Updated & Improved! Check out BRI's Scaffolded Civics Resource

Launch Webinar 5/5 at 5:30 ET View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Dear , For more than twenty years, the Bill of Rights Institute has developed resources rooted in primary sources that put you and your students in conversation with historical actors as they d…

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April 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Introducing: A Revised Being an American Curriculum

Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward We are proud to share that one of our most popular civics resources has gotten a significant update and redesign. Being an American helps students analyze our three most …

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 10:00 PM

The Supreme Court - An Apolitical Branch?

The latest eLesson from BRI View on Web browser The Supreme Court - An Apolitical Branch? Last week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The final vote was largely along partisan lines, with all Democratic Senators and three Repu…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 8:43 PM

Corrected: Student Contests - Please Share!

It's the Final Week for Essay Submissions View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Students have until this Friday, April 15th at 11:59 PM PT to enter our We the Students Essay Contest. Students can win up to $7,500 and a chance to attend Constitutional Acade…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Student Contests - Please Share!

It's the Final Week for Essay Submissions View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Student have until this Friday, April 15th at 11:59 PM P to enter our We the Students Essay Contest. Students can win up to $7,5000 and a chance to attend Constitutional Academy …

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April 5, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Cold War Part II: McCarthyism to Cuban Missile Crisis

Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward In this edition of the newsletter, we continue our focus on 20th Century U.S. foreign policy and the Cold War by sharing this playlist. It contains essays, videos, lessons, …

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Exploring the Constitution: Fred Korematsu and Japanese Internment Camps

The latest eLesson from BRI View on Web browser Exploring the Constitution: Fred Korematsu and Japanese Internment Camps The removal of Japanese Americans from their homes and subsequent internment in camps during World War II is one of the most controversial eve…

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March 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM

$10,000 for Civic Projects! Application Due 5/16!

$10,000 for Civic Projects! Application Due 5/16! Encourage Your students to enter BRI's National Civics Contest View this email in your browser Dear John, Entries for our MyImpact Challenge Civic Engagement Project are due May 16th -…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Early Cold War + Women's History Contest

Early Cold War + Women's History Contest Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Whether you are currently teaching or…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Did the New Deal End the Great Depression?

Did the New Deal End the Great Depression? Use this Activity to Explore Economics with your Students Exploring Economics: Did the New Deal end the Great Depression? The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and war in Ukraine hav…

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March 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM

One Month Left to Enter We the Students Essay Contest!

One Month Left to Enter We the Students Essay Contest! Submit an entry for your chance to win! View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …

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March 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM

BRI Webinar Tomorrow! Don't Forget to Register

BRI Webinar Tomorrow! Don't Forget to Register Missing Voices: Teaching Primary Sources from Black Authors View this email in your browser Dear John, Don't forget to join us tomorrow, March 15th from 6:00-7:00 PM ET for …

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  Kevin Hart · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM

What's New on the Blog?

The latest news and updates from BRI Share Tweet Forward Dear John,    There are amazing things happening in America’s civics and history classrooms every single day. And we want everyone to know about them. That’s why we launched the Bill of Rights Institut…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Celebrate Women's History Month With BRI

Celebrate Women's History Month With BRI Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Whether it’s a podcast, video, lesso…

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March 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

What's New on the Blog?

The latest news and updates from BRI Share Tweet Forward 5 Words Drive Nashville Students to Civic Engagement “If not you, then who?” That was the inspirational, five-word question that Elliott Robinson from the Nashville Public Library put to students, teach…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Global Affairs - How Has US Foreign Policy Changed Over Time?

Global Affairs - How Has US Foreign Policy Changed Over Time? Use this Activity to Explore Foreign Policy with your Students Exploring Foreign Policy: How Has US Foreign Policy Changed Over Time? The recent Russian invasi…

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March 1, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Missing Voices: Teaching Primary Sources from Black Authors

Missing Voices: Teaching Primary Sources from Black Authors A Webinar with Rachel Humphries & Dr. Anika Prather View this email in your browser Dear John, Join us March 15th from 6:00-7:00 PM ET for an introduction t…

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  Kevin Hart · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Introducing: The Bill of Rights Institute's New Blog

The latest news and updates from BRI Share Tweet Forward Dear John,    Want to know more about the impact the Bill of Rights Institute is having on teachers, students, and civics and history education in America Welcome to the Bill of Rights Institute's all ne…

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February 22, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Virtual Event Tomorrow!

Virtual Event Tomorrow! Join us Live at 4:00 ET | Contest Kick-Off Event View this email in your browser Dear John, Join us tomorrow for the digital launch of the MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! Wednesday, Feb…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Exploring the Executive Branch: Presidents Day Resources

Exploring the Executive Branch: Presidents Day Resources BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward This Presidents Day we are proud to share …

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Declarations of War - How Do the Gov't Branches Interact?

Declarations of War - How Do the Gov't Branches Interact? Use this Activity to Explore Separation of Powers with your Students Exploring Presidential Powers: Separation of Power February 21 marks Presidents’ Day, the fede…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Introducing: The Plainest Demands of Justice

Introducing: The Plainest Demands of Justice Documents for Dialogue on the African American Experience Share Tweet Forward Dear John, For more than twenty …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Who Inspires You? Resources for Black History Month 2022

Who Inspires You? Resources for Black History Month 2022 BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Who inspires you and why? As we celebrate …

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 8:00 PM

The Constitution and Supreme Court Nominations Activity

The Constitution and Supreme Court Nominations Activity The latest activity from BRI! Exploring the Constitution and Supreme Court Nominations Last week, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he would soon be ret…

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January 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Virtual Event This Saturday!

Virtual Event This Saturday! Join us Live at 11:30AM ET | Contest Kick-Off Event View this email in your browser Dear John, This Saturday, the Bill of Rights Institute is in Nashville for the official launch of the MyImpact…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Self-Paced PD | Join Our Online Community

Self-Paced PD | Join Our Online Community $25 For Completion & A Survey Response View this email in your browser Dear John, We know that PD hours are hard to come by these days and that your time is precious. That's …

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Could cartoons about Boss Tweed enrich your classroom?

Could cartoons about Boss Tweed enrich your classroom? Explore this cartoon analysis activity Thomas Nast Takes on Boss Tweed Are you looking for a way to incorporate primary sources into your lesson plans for t…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 6:15 PM

How Do We Honor Dr. King's Legacy?

How Do We Honor Dr. King's Legacy? BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward It is serendipitous that this year's celebration of Martin Luthe…

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January 6, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Re: Boston Free Speech & Civil Discourse Colloquium

Re: Boston Free Speech & Civil Discourse Colloquium Information on BRI Seminars in Your Area Share Tweet Forward View this email in your browser …

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January 6, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Don't Forget to Apply | Free Speech & Civil Discourse Colloquium

Don't Forget to Apply | Free Speech & Civil Discourse Colloquium Join us in Boston February 12-13 Share Tweet Forward View this email in your browser …

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  Rachel Davison Humphries · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Now Accepting National Civics Contest Applications

Now Accepting National Civics Contest Applications Introducing BRI's Newest Contest View this email in your browser Dear John, Happy New Year! I have an exciting opportunity to share with you as you settle into 2022! On January 1st, …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Happy Bill of Rights Day! New Contests and Curriculum from BRI Share Tweet Forward If you missed this morning's livestream, you can watch the recording…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Bill of Rights Primary Source w/ Links

Bill of Rights Primary Source w/ Links The Perfect Year End eLesson from BRI! Bill of Rights Day 2021 Bill of Rights Day is tomorrow! Though the holiday certainly does not get as much national attention as Cons…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Webinar Today | Bill of Rights Day Countdown

Webinar Today | Bill of Rights Day Countdown BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Whether you teach AP U.S. History or standard U.S. his…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 10:59 PM

"With Charity for All"

"With Charity for All" The latest eLesson from BRI! Exploring Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address When Abraham Lincoln began his second term as president in March of 1865, the Civil War was drawing to a close. Linc…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Dec. 7 Webinar | Planning A Year of APUSH in a Day

Dec. 7 Webinar | Planning A Year of APUSH in a Day Join Us Online at 5PM ET Share Tweet Forward Dear John, You're invited to join us Tuesday, December 7, …

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Celebrating Gratitude: Thanksgiving 2021

Celebrating Gratitude: Thanksgiving 2021 BRI's Educator Newsletter Share Tweet Forward Though President Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day proclamation w…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 11:00 PM

The Seventh of March Speech eLesson

The Seventh of March Speech eLesson The latest eLesson from BRI! The Seventh of March Speech eLesson Throughout the early and mid-nineteenth century, the United States struggled over the issues of territorial expansion an…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Paying Homage to the Veterans of Our Wars eLesson

Paying Homage to the Veterans of Our Wars eLesson The latest eLesson from BRI! Paying Homage to Veterans of Our Wars Thursday, November 11th will mark the 103rd year of the end of World War I. Within a year of the end of …

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