Read what teachers and and administrators are saying about our programs...
"I have enjoyed both working with the staff at the Bill of Rights Institute and implementing their curriculum. They are dedicated to developing creative and thought-provoking strategies to bring America’s significant documents to life for students."
Jana Kirchner
Coordinator
Teaching American History Project
Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
"The opportunity to exchange dialogue and ideas with teachers, government officials, and other related experts has been invaluable…I will definitely “raise the bar” in my classroom as to what I want my students to understand about their personal rights guaranteed in our Bill of Rights."
Gradetta Newsome
Teacher
Jay M. Robinson High School
"I enjoyed the [seminar] experience immensely, and am grateful for all that [The Bill of Rights Institute Staff] did to make the seminar such a pleasant time. I will continue to encourage teachers and students to take part in future Bill of Rights Institute programs."
Thomas Noonan
Assistant Principal for Academics
Marquette University High School
"The seminar was able to blend great historical information along with a group discussion of the activity. We went through the activity without feeling like we were students trying to complete the assignment, but rather as educators trying to brainstorm."
Fall 2009 Seminar Participant
New York City, New York
"I am so appreciative of the learning opportunities...that enable Midland teachers to acquire the finest staff development in citizenship education currently available in the nation."
Patty Smith
Director of Social Studies and Character Education, K-12
Midland Independent School District
"I attended the seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was very glad I took the day to do it! We have further been encouraged in our teaching through the email/website program of your institute. All in all, I highly recommend the Bill of Rights Institute for any teacher desiring to spend quality time developing their educational pursuits. Thank for making it possible."
Nancy Bethea
Home Educator
"The Bill of Rights Institute has added a dynamic and customizable tool to our staff development efforts. Their presenters address political influences in American history in a manner that is both exciting and relevant to teachers and students alike. My teachers walk away from these sessions with ideas and materials that make an immediate impact in their classrooms."
Eric W. McGarrah
Social Studies Program Coordinator, PreK-12
North East Independent School District
"This is the best workshop I have attended. The teacher resources and materials are extremely user friendly and provide an engaging way for students to learn about American Government and History! Thank You!!"
2009 Fall Seminar Participant
Abilene, Kansas
"The seminar was very beneficial. Great presenters who imparted ideas that will help me be a better teacher in a variety of ways. Thank you!"
Frank Leitza
Teacher
Woodside Middle School
"This is my second experience with Institute programs. They are first rate! Presentations are superb! Thank you for professional development experience second to none."
Deryl Gease
Teacher
Bishop Machebauf High School
"I appreciate the chance to participant in the BRI Seminars, they have helped me to do a better job of motivating my students to learn about Government."
Don Hageman
Government Teacher
Thomas More Preparatory High School
"The Bill of Rights Institute seminars are the best in-services that I have attended. I like the combination of academic information and ideas about applying the information in my classroom. I always come away from the seminars with new information."
Jody Lubbers
Teacher
Fairfield Middle School
"Very good seminar. Practical and hands on approach to fundamental lessons on the Constitution. I frequently integrate Bill of Rights Institute lessons into my lessons."
Robert Coates
Teacher
Cushing High School