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The Bill of Rights Institute helps teachers and students explore American history and consider the rights and responsibilities of citizenship — building the knowledge and judgment that self-government requires. Every resource is free.
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Help students examine founding documents, weigh historical evidence, and consider enduring questions about liberty, equality, and constitutional government. Explore more than 6,000 free lessons, primary sources, essays, and videos—designed with teachers and reviewed by scholars.
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Examine primary sources, explore debates about government and citizenship, and find opportunities to contribute to your community through contests, leadership programs, and more.
Civics Innovation Lab
Exploring what’s possible in civic learning.
BRI’s Civics Innovation Lab develops and tests new approaches to help students engage with history, ideas, and one another. From emerging technology to new models for civil dialogue, every project begins with the same question: How can we help students become more thoughtful, capable participants in civic life?
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Meet Rachel Morris, BRI’s National Civics Teacher of the Year
Every day, teachers create opportunities for students to ask questions, wrestle with ideas, and practice the skills of civic life. Meet this year’s winner and see what thoughtful civic education looks like in [his/her/their] classroom.
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