Why BRI
The Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that works to advance civics and history education through high-quality resources and programs. The Institute currently serves a nationwide network of more than 76,000 teachers who reach approximately 7.6 million students per year.
Throughout its 25-year history, BRI has become known as an innovator in civics and history education. The Institute is a recognized leader in the publication of free, open educational resources (OER) for teachers and students.
With BRI curricula and resources, students learn to read and understand primary sources; study Founding principles such as liberty and equality; discuss civic virtues like honor and integrity; and develop critical thinking skills through engaging point-counterpoint lessons. The Institute has continuously adapted its delivery methods to meet the needs of students and educators, publishing ready-made lessons, essays from leading scholars, and a library of engaging videos that have been viewed millions of times.
BRI has also established innovative, nationwide programs, such as MyImpact Challenge, a national civic engagement contest where students develop constitutionally-principled service projects.
Programs and curricula are developed and tested with input from scholar reviewers and classroom educators, so the Bill of Rights Institute can always be sure its offerings are optimized to meet teacher and student needs.
BRI is funded by thousands of individuals, foundations, and businesses throughout the United States, and fulfills its mission to equip teachers and students to live the ideals of a free and just society, thanks to the generosity of its donors.
Please consider donating to the Bill of Rights Institute using charity code 36265.
