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Meet Our 2025 National Civics Teacher of the Year!
Annually, the Institute seeks applications for civics and history teachers who are making an outsized impact in their community. This year, we are happy to announce Veronica Pitts of Selma High School in Selma, AL, as the 2025 National Civics Teacher of the Year!
After being nominated, Pitts submitted an essay detailing her opinion on the importance of teaching civic education and participated in an interview with BRI staff showcasing her personal experience not only teaching civic education, but inspiring and encouraging her students to make change and speak up about the world around them.
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“Civics educators light the path toward a future where freedom is protected, justice is pursued, and every student knows their place in shaping the story of our democracy.”
- Veronica Pitts
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Are you ready for Constitution Day tomorrow?
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Check out our new Constitution resources for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
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join us tomorrow for the premiere of three new videos as part of our 2025 Constitution Day Live: Democracy in Your Backyard programming!
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View Constitution Day Resources
Civics on the Street
The
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Civics on the Street with Matt Green video and
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viewing guide help students learn how the Constitution addresses the challenges of governing a diverse and changing nation.
Teaching the Constitution
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Teaching the Constitution with BRI Resources Remote Training introduces educators to the wide range of FREE, high-quality BRI resources for Constitution Day and beyond!
Democracy in Action
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Democracy in Action BRI Jr. video and
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viewing guide explores how the Constitution has guided Americans through pivotal moments in history using Brown v. Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine.
250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence sparked the colonies to form a new nation. Now it's your turn to ignite that spark in your students,
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join Civic Star Challenge today !
To participate, teach a lesson about a core Civic Star Challenge theme and submit your classroom activities. Find inspiration from our
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suggested materials to get started. You have the opportunity to win from a $200,000 prize pool for you and your school with every submission. The first submission deadline is Oct. 31, 2025.
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Log Your Activities
The 2026
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National Civics Bee(R) invites students in grades 6–8 to explore an issue in their community, propose a solution, and compete for recognition and prizes. The essay application portal is open now and closes on Feb. 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. HST.
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Hi John,
Tomorrow, we celebrate the 238th anniversary of the Constitution and on July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Bill of Rights Institute wants to provide you with constant tools and resources to help highlight these momentous occasions. Our Pocket Constitutions include copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and quotes from our Founders in a portable booklet.
Pocket Constitutions are available through several methods. Visit our website to
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donate Pocket Constitutions today!
In addition to hundreds of lessons and classroom-ready activities, we also maintain a
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Current Events page. Our team searches for recent news articles that explore relevant themes and connect those articles to our resources.
Warmly,
Laura Vlk
Director, Educator Engagement
Bill of Rights Institute
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