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August 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Check Out Our Updated Heroes & Villains Curriculum!

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward View Our New Heroes & Villains Curriculum!This summer, our team updated and added new activities to our character education resource,  Heroes and Villains . It includes both educator and stu…

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June 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Our MyImpact Challenge Virtual Fair is Friday!

Join Us! View on Web browser Dear , Summer is Civic Season! We hope you'll celebrate with us and join us for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! The event will be broadcast this Friday, June 30, 2023 …

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June 16, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Celebrate #Juneteenth with BRI

A Special BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Check Out Our Juneteenth Playlist!Commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people with BRI’s Juneteenth playlist . We offer several resources related to this landmark holiday, includin…

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May 19, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Please Complete This Survey

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! We have thousands of resource on our website and we want to know how educators use them! Will you complete our surve…

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May 16, 2023 at 12:30 PM

National Civics Teacher of the Year

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Check These Out Before The School Year Ends!The school year is almost over, but there are still a couple of loose ends you and your students can tie up! BRI is accepting nominees for our inaugu…

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May 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Review the Supreme Court Round-Up 2022-2023

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Reviewing the Supreme Court Round-Up of 2022-2023 Dear John, There were a range of Supreme Court cases this past term, including cases about the college admission process, forfeiture of property, and threats of bodi…

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May 9, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Introducing: Slavery and the Founding

BRI's Newest Curriculum View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Dear John, The Bill of Rights Institute is pleased to continue our mission of creating educational materials rooted in primary sources. These materials place you and your students in a conversation w…

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May 2, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Teacher Appreciation Week

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Teacher Appreciation Week!Teacher Appreciation Week begins on Sunday, May 7, and we want to recognize all the great civic educators out there for everything you do! That includes naming this yea…

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April 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Exploring the Resistance Against Slavery in the Colonial Era

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring the Resistance Against Slavery in the Colonial Era Dear John, Matthew Ashby was born to a white, indentured servant mother and African father. Because Virginian slavery laws dictated children take their mo…

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April 26, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Our 2023-24 Teacher Council Application closes next month!

Apply Today! View on Web browser Dear ,  The application for our 2023-24 Teacher Council Application is open through May 15, 2023. Teaching civics and U.S. history, like our communities, continues to change, grow, and evolve. We are looking for teachers who want to …

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April 18, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Slavery & The Founding

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Slavery And The FoundingThe Bill of Rights Institute is excited to introduce our latest curriculum, Slavery and the Founding . This new resource offers lessons exploring the role of slavery in t…

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April 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Exploring the Role of the Judiciary in Our Government

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring the Role of the Judiciary in Our Government Dear John, This week, the state of Wisconsin held an election for one of their state Supreme Court positions. Use this lesson to help your students explore the d…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Supreme Court Document Based Questions (DBQs)

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Supreme Court DBQsWe provide Supreme Court Document-Based Questions (DBQs)  to equip your students with critical thinking skills, so they can review the Court’s rulings and analyze how those de…

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March 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Connecting Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Courage

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Connecting Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Courage Dear John, Margaret Chase Smith was often the only female senator in Congress. She lent her voice to a variety of issues, often focusing on foreign policy or milit…

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March 21, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Preparing for Financial Literacy Month

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Building Blocks of ProgressApril is right around the corner, which means it’s almost Financial Literacy Month! Our Building Blocks of Progress curriculum showcases the role economic principles, …

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March 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Connecting Constitutional Principles and Women's Suffrage

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Connecting Constitutional Principles and Women's Suffrage Dear John, In honor of Women's History Month, check out our "The Movement Unites (1890-1920)" lesson from our Votes for Women curriculum to explore the passa…

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March 7, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Declaration of Sentiments | MyImpact Challenge Webinar

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Seneca Falls & The Declaration of SentimentsWe continue celebrating Women's History Month by examining the event and document that in many ways started it all. It was Lucretia Mott who posted a n…

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March 2, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Exploring How "The Jungle" Changed Industry Standards

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring how The Jungle changed industry standards Dear John, When Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle in 1906, he intended to shed light on the harsh conditions for workers and the unhealthy conditions in the meat pac…

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February 24, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Please Complete This Survey

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! We have thousands of resource on our website and we want to know how educators use them! Will you complete our surve…

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February 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

"The Bridges That Carried Us Over": Celebrating the Lives and Achievements of Black Women

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Celebrating the Achievements of Black WomenWhat better way to close out Black History Month and prepare for the start of Women's History Month next week than by studying the lives and achieveme…

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February 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Exploring the Social Impact of the Silent Parade of 1917

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser Exploring the social impact of the Silent Parade of 1917 Dear John, Did you know one of the first civil rights parade was held over 105 years ago? The Silent Parade of 1917 was led by the NAACP, churches, and commun…

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February 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Capstone Projects: Service Learning Inspired by History

BRI's Educator Newsletter View on Web browser Share Tweet Forward Civic Virtue in Action: Creating a Capstone ProjectDid you know three of our most recent curricula contain "Capstone Project" units? Votes for Women, Plainest Demands of Justice, and our recently u…

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February 2, 2023 at 9:00 PM

How Does Lift Every Voice and Sing Showcase Past and Future?

The latest eLesson from BRI! View on Web browser How does "Lift Every Voice and Sing" showcase the past and the future? Dear John, Looking for a great great activity to kick off Black History Month? Check out our primary source-based  lesson, "Lift Every Voice and…

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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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  Kirk Higgins · [email protected]

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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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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  Laura Vlk · [email protected]

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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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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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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