Putting in the Miles: BRI Team Crosses Nation Supporting Teachers
<p>When it comes to supporting teachers, the Bill of Rights Institute walks the walk. </p>
<p>But sometimes we travel by car… airplane… train… or whatever else it takes to get the job done. </p>
<p>Throughout the year, our experienced team of educators puts “boots on the ground,” traveling the country to ensure all civics and history educators have the support they need. </p>
<p>In February alone, BRI’s Programs and Outreach teams delivered professional development to more than 500 educators throughout the United States. </p>
<p>So far in 2024, BRI has brought professional development programs to states across the country like Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, and more. </p>
<p>The BRI team also exhibited in February at state conferences in Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and North Carolina, to introduce educators to BRI’s market-leading resources and programs. </p>
<p>March has stayed plenty busy, including a seven-day stretch where BRI hosted 11 events. The Institute is currently on track to host more than 60 professional development sessions during the spring semester. </p>
<p>For BRI’s Director of Programs Joe Schmidt, a former social studies teacher himself, professional development is essential for increasing both knowledge and a sense of community among teachers. </p>
<p>“We know that high-quality professional development benefits both teachers and the students they serve,” said Schmidt. “But the community-building we experience during professional development is powerful as well. Teachers know we have been in the classroom, we understand their challenges, and we are always here to support them.” </p>