What is the Bill of Rights Institute's Educator Fellowship?
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BRI's Educator Fellowship is nine‑month program that empowers educators to grow as leaders in their classrooms, communities, and beyond. The Fellowship equips educators with high‑quality Institute resources grounded in the most effective practices in civic education and fosters a supportive community where educators can learn, grow, and inspire one another. Fellows Will:
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Assist the Institute with education projects including writing and resource renewal projects. Provide testimonials and anecdotes that showcase use of our resources, students’ engagement with their community, and/or their successes as an educator. Advise the Institute on strategic initiatives by providing feedback on classroom resources and best practices in student learning . |
Educator Fellow Responsibilities Include:
- Attendance: Fellows must attend the monthly online meeting held on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Engagement: Fellows are expected to actively participate in all program activities, including philosophical discussions and online workshops.
- Professional Development: Fellows must complete the BRI Master Teacher badge and share learning and best practices with the cohort.
- Program Development: Fellows will devote time to creating program materials that align with program goals, and share progress with staff mentors.
- Reflection: Fellows will submit written reflections to be shared with the cohort and the Institute.
Fellow Compensation & Committement
The Fellowship is a 9-month program beginning in August and ending in April. Fellows will be compensated a total of $1,350 in quarterly $450 increments. Payment is contingent upon the successful completion of responsibilities agreed to in the Letter of Agreement that will be provided to accepted Fellows.
Program Eligibility
Teachers must have at least one year of classroom experience at any level K-12. Teachers must be teaching in a social studies role at the K-12 grade level during the Fellowship. Experience using BRI curriculum and resources is required.
Application Requirements
The application consists of profile information, short answer responses, and requires the submission of a writing sample and a letter of recommendation from an administrator or department head. Applications are due April 30, 2026.
Terms of Fellowship
20 Fellows will be selected on or before June 1, 2026. Accepted Fellows will have until June 30th to accept the Fellowship. The term of the commitment will be August 1, 2026-April 30, 2027.
Special Opportunity
Integrity and Transparency Fellows
High school civics or government teachers are encouraged to apply for this additional opportunity. Integrity and Transparency Fellows will develop classroom lessons that cultivate civic virtue, ethical leadership, and constitutional principles, with a focus on integrity, transparency, and responsible self-government. Fellows will be invited to attend the 2026 International Anti-Corruption Conference in Punta Cana, DR (December 1-4, 2026) to engage with global experts and bring international perspectives on integrity and good governance back to their classrooms and communities. The Institute will cover all costs associated with the conference. We asked that applicant are able to travel and prepared to make themselves available for the conference.
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Laura Vlk, Director Educator Engagement, leads our Teacher Fellowship. Feel free to reach out with any additional questions.
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