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January 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Teaching Black History Month? Let BRI Help!

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Celebrating Black History MonthAs we begin celebrating Black History Month next week, we  reflect on the triumphs and achievements of notable African Americans and seek inspiration from their lives and…

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January 19, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Are Your Students Asking about ChatGPT?

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Are your students asking about ChatGPT? Dear John, With the recent launch of ChatGPT - an artificial intelligence bot that can create poetry or answer history questions - many are wondering how this will impact educ…

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January 10, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Martin Luther King Jr.: Honoring His Life and Legacy

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. KingIt's considered one of the seminal documents of the Civil Rights Movement, and one of the most significant documents in American history. April 16, 2023, wil…

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December 23, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Please Complete Your BRI Profile

Get Entered to Win $100 Amazon Card View on Web browser Dear John,  Thank you for being a member of the Bill of Rights Institute teacher community! Did you know that you have access to thousands of materials to help give your students the best civics education on o…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Exploring the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis Case

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis Case Dear John, Does the First Amendment protect the ability of a wedding website designer to advertise that she will not serve same-sex couples? A few weeks ago, the Supreme…

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December 6, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Countdown to Bill of Rights Day

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Countdown to Bill of Rights DayOn December 15, 2022, the United States will celebrate the 231st anniversary of the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, collectively known …

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December 5, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Black History & Citizenship Webinars Tomorrow and Thursday!

Join us Online! View on Web browser Dear John, Join us this week for two webinars that will showcase our newest resources! These resources will make great additions to your classroom this coming Spring! December 6 @ 7PM ET and 7PM CT: Missing Voices: Teaching Pri…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 11:00 PM

The SCOTUS and the Bill of Rights: What You Need to Know

What you need to know! View on Web browser SCOTUS and the Bill of Rights: What you need to know Dear John, There have been many well-known Supreme Court cases where the Bill of Rights and it's protections have been deliberated. In this lesson, students will read a…

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November 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM

A Special Thanksgiving Message

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward A Special Thanksgiving Message from BRI President David Bobb We all owe teachers a debt of gratitude for the life-changing work they do each day. Bill of Rights Institute President David Bobb sha…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Why Do Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving?

Check out this lesson from BRI! View on Web browser Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? Dear John, As the holidays approach, have your students explore three different presidential Thanksgiving proclamations. Throughout history, Americans have believed that s…

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November 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Who Has the Right to Vote? The Struggle for Voting Rights

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Who Has the Right to Vote? The Struggle for Voting Rights Today is Election Day in America! We thought it was the perfect time to reflect on the struggles throughout history to expand voting ri…

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November 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM

How Does Free Speech Support Economic Prosperity?

Check out this lesson from BRI! View on Web browser How does free speech support economic prosperity? Dear John, The economy is the most pressing political issue for many Americans. Help your students understand the role of constitutional government in establishin…

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October 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM

How Do We Maintain Trust in Our Elections?

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward How Do We Maintain Trust in Our Elections?It's two weeks away from the midterm elections, and polls show many Americans fear our democracy is in peril. One of the foundations of trust in the elec…

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October 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Exploring the Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Check out this lesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring the Lincoln-Douglas Debates Dear John, In 1858, a U.S. Senate race in Illinois showcased competing ideologies on the issue of slavery and the institution's westward expansion. Democratic Senator Stephe…

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October 11, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Exploring the Amendments

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Exploring the Amendments to the U.S. ConstitutionAlmost before the ink was dry on the original document, several of the Founders set about drafting amendments to the United States Constitution. T…

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October 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Exploring Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Check out this lesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Dear John, This summer, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) in its Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) decision. The case saw the…

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September 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Are You Familiar With "Think the Vote"?

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Encourage Your Students to "Think the Vote"!Voting is more than just turning 18 and walking up to the voting booth. It requires thought and intent in order to make an educated decision. We create…

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September 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Exploring Constitutional Reasoning and Its Outcomes

Check out this lesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring Constitutional Reasoning and Its Outcomes Dear John, Rulings made by the Supreme Court are interpretations of existing law. However, sometimes interpreting the law in a particular way has consequences t…

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September 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

MyImpact Challenge 2023 is Now Open

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward The 2023 MyImpact Challenge Contest is Open In the spirit of Patriot and Remembrance Day–observed across the nation this past Sunday, September 11–the Bill of Rights Institute is proud to announc…

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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Discussing Interpretations of the Second Amendment with Students

Check out this lesson from BRI! View on Web browser How Has the Second Amendment Been Interpreted? Dear John, Over the summer, President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a measure to try to reduce gun violence. Debates over the meaning o…

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August 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Will You Join Us for Constitution Day Live?

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Will You Join Us for Constitution Day Live?Our Constitution is seen as a great liberty document, but how does it really work? This Constitution Day we will explore how various government official…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Don't Forget to Register! Live Webinar 8/25 at 6:00 ET

Explore Our New Econ Resource View on Web browser Dear ,  We hope you will join us tomorrow August 25th at 6:00 ET for a free 45-minute webinar exploring our recently released Building Blocks of Prosperity. Webinar Title: Teaching at the corner of History, Civics a…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Don't Miss Our Live Webinar 8/25 at 6:00 ET

Explore Our New Econ Resource View on Web browser Dear ,  We hope you will join us August 25th at 6:00 ET for a free 45-minute webinar exploring our recently released Building Blocks of Prosperity. Webinar Title: Teaching at the corner of History, Civics and Econom…

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August 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Just Released: Easy-to-use Econ Lessons

BRI + Hoover Institution's Latest Collaboration View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Dear , Do you or someone you know teach Government, Economics, or Financial Literacy? Are you looking for a free curriculum that your students will love? We are excited to …

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August 2, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Starting Points: Suggestions for the New School Year

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Suggested Starting Points: Three Resources U.S. History Teachers: Check out the Chapter One Inquiry Organizer from Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness U.S. History and African American Hist…

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July 7, 2022 at 10:00 PM

SCOTUS Resources for the Upcoming School Year

Check out BRI's latest eLesson! View on Web browser Discussing Supreme Court Cases in the Classroom It's no secret that the Supreme Court has been making headlines lately, particularly with: - Roe v. Wade - Prayer in Schools - Second Amendment   So, there's no b…

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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Join Us Live on YouTube Friday at 1:00 ET

You're Invited to Our Virtual National Civics Fair View on Web browser Dear,  You're invited to attend our first ever virtual National Civics Fair on Friday, July 1st at 1:00 PM ET. We hope to see you there! The Bill of Rights Institute team will gather to celebra…

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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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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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