Help Us Find the National Civics Teacher of the Year!

<p>America is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8-12.</p>

<p>And the Bill of Rights Institute is ensuring that our country’s civics teachers get the recognition they deserve.</p>

<p>Nominations are now open for the inaugural Bill of Rights Institute National Civics Teacher of the Year award.</p>

<p>Civics teachers in grades 6-12 are eligible to receive the award — and one deserving teacher will take home a $5,000 grand prize.</p>

<p>Students, parents, residents, and other educators can nominate outstanding civics teachers in their local communities. Those teachers must then submit a short essay describing how they equip students to live out the ideals of a free and just society.</p>

<p>The 10 finalists will be announced at the start of the 2023-24 school year in August. The recipient of the National Civics Teacher of the Year award will be announced during BRI’s Constitution Day Live event on Sept. 17, 2023.</p>

<p>The grand prize-winning teacher will receive $5,000 and the title of National Civics Teacher of the Year. The other finalists will each receive $1,000.</p>

<p>“Civics teachers help provide our students with valuable foundational knowledge and citizenship skills that last a lifetime,” said Bill of Rights Institute President and CEO David Bobb. “Through the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, we hope to shine a light on the important work civics teachers perform each day on behalf of our students, our communities, and our country.”</p>

<p>Nominations will be accepted until Friday, June 30. So what are you waiting for? Show gratitude to a local teacher and <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/national-civics-teacher-of-the-year">visit this link</a> to submit your nominee!</p>