BRI Honors Teachers on Bill of Rights Day

<p>December 15 was Bill of Rights Day, commemorating the anniversary of the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.</p>

<p>The Bill of Rights Institute spent the day recognizing teachers nationwide for their ongoing efforts to educate students on the importance of civics and history.</p>

<p>BRI President David Bobb wrote a Letter to the Editor expressing his gratitude to teachers that was published in the <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-121422-20221213-gmcngqbkdjap5bh3c3t5j6iykq-story.html"><em>Chicago Tribune</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/dec/15/be-grateful-for-civics-teachers/"><em>Las Vegas Sun</em></a><em>, </em>and <a href="https://www.thegazette.com/letters-to-the-editor/thank-a-civics-teacher-on-bill-of-rights-day/"><em>Cedar Rapids Gazette</em></a><em>,</em> among other publications across the country.</p>

<p>“While Bill of Rights Day may not be widely commemorated throughout the United States, there is a simple way to honor the occasion: Thank your local civics and history teachers,” Bobb wrote. “They have some of the most important — and often underappreciated — jobs in our country today.”</p>

<p>Bobb also appeared on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” program on Bill of Rights Day to discuss the day’s significance, the necessity of having civil discourse in our society, and the importance of teachers. Just click <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?524652-102/washington-journal-david-bobb-bill-rights-day-2022">here</a> to watch Bobb’s comments.</p>

<p>BRI also held a trivia contest on its Facebook and Twitter pages where participants could answer civics-related questions and win prizes.</p>

<p>Did you commemorate Bill of Rights Day in your classroom? Tell us how at <a href="mailto:communications@mybri.org">communications@mybri.org</a>.</p>