Our library of 4000 resources, including 650 lessons, 300 essays, and more than 300 videos can all be found here!

20+ minutes interviews with modern authors and scholars on topics that relate to U.S. History and Civics. Perfect for refreshing or gaining new content knowledge.

Other Places to Find Bill of Rights Institute Professional Development October 19, 2024 in Dallas, TX– The Institute is partnering with the Dallas Holocaust Museum for a one-day professional development program entitled “The Foundations of American Government”.– Program Times: 9:00AM-4:00PM– Cost: $20– Registration Link Find us at State & Local Conferences! This semester, we will […]

Our Educator Badges offer self-paced, transferable professional development credits.

Mission We teach the power and practice of debate to young Americans Vision We envision a nation in which young Americans harness the power of debate to learn more, communicate effectively, to engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue, fostering a nation enriched by diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving. Programs Tournaments – Our flagship program. We […]

$40,000 in total prizes for students and their teachers! Contest opens January 1, 2022.

Participate in debates with other students around the country for a chance to win $1,000!

This six-month program helps high school students develop as leaders and develop skills in building civil society.

News articles relevant to topics in U.S. History, Government, and Civics classrooms.

Media Releases Bill of Rights Institute Announces Generous Support from Texas Bar Foundation, November 9, 2023 Students and Teachers to Compete for $40,000 in Prizes in Bill of Rights Institute’s MyImpact Challenge, October 12, 2023 Bill of Rights Institute Selected as Quarterfinalist for Yass Prize, September 25, 2023 WV Teacher John Quesenberry Named Bill of […]

The Bill of Rights Institute is a civic education organization with a network of over 50,000 history and civics educators, thousands of classroom-ready history and civics resources and annual student and teacher programming.

Order Bulk Pocket Constitutions for Your Classroom Request Pocket Constitutions for Your Classroom Learn more about the Bill of Rights Institute’s contests, scholarship opportunities, and homework help resources Learn more about the U.S. Constitution through, videos, primary sources, and other resources Support this program and help us distribute more pocket constitutions in classrooms across the […]