Programs & Events
The Bill of Rights Institute offers programs and events for both educators and students. Read more below about how you can learn more about the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Founders, civic values, and more!
For Educators
- Learn more about the variety of programs and seminars that the Bill of Rights Institute offers.
- Register to attend a constitutional seminar. At one of our day-long seminars, teachers engage with leading academics on important constitutional principles, historical events, and Supreme Court rulings. Learn more about our upcoming events.
- Apply for the Founder’s Fellowship, a selective year-long professional development program for early career teachers. Fellows participate in scholarly lectures, discussions, and tours of historic sites of the Founding in the Washington, D.C. area, and emerge with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the American Founding.
- Attend a webinar from the comfort of your own home.
For Students
- Write an essay about the most important civic value in the Being an American Essay Contest for a chance to win $5,000 and a trip to Washington D.C.! The Contest is designed to promote dialogue between students and teachers about American civic values and Founding principles.
- Apply for the Constitutional Academy, a weekong learning program in Washington, D.C.with your fellow classmates. The Academy is the nation’s premier program for high-school students to study the Constitution, and is designed to encourage enthusiasm for learning, prepare students for the academic challenges of a college education, and provide the intellectual tools to create more effective, engaged citizens.