Vision and Mission
Vision
The Bill of Rights Institute seeks an America where we more perfectly realize the promise of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence. This calls for civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship.
Mission
The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.
BRI Promise
When educators or students use Bill of Rights Institute's curricula or attend a BRI educational program, they can know exactly what to expect. That is because all Bill of Rights Institute educational resources and programs are developed in strict adherence to the BRI Promise.
The Bill of Rights Institute promises to:
1. Uphold strict standards of academic integrity
2. Teach America’s Founding principles
3. Tell our whole history—including when we lived up to our ideals and when we fall short
4. Advance an understanding of government that is constitutionally-limited and just
5. Cultivate moral and civic virtues that make strong individual character
6. Foster civility and mutual respect
7. Promote curiosity, inquiry, and an openness to diverse viewpoints
8. Build independent thinking and reasoning skills
9. Create vibrant learning communities between teachers and parents
10. Prepare students to contribute to society as lifelong learners and engaged citizens
Founding Principles and Virtues
The Founding Principles and Virtues are the core of the Bill of Rights Institute's curricular resources. This focus creates materials that are grounded in fundamental questions and ideas that are essential to understanding history, civics, and government in a free society.
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