🎓 “[My students] still have their Pocket Constitutions as seniors!” — Jeffrey M., CA 📘 Your $1 = 1 Pocket Constitution that lasts for years. Give today 👉 https://t.co/1xessqxAfS #CivicsChampion #CivicEducation #Teachers

On #TDIH in 1803, the USS Philadelphia ran aground off the Coast of Tripoli and was captured. Our American Portraits resource examines Stephen Decatur’s sense of purpose in trying to retrieve the captured vessel with his fellow soldiers. https://t.co/2HKbYRGKlf

President John Adams was born #OTD in 1735. Our Founders resource examines Adams’ role in our nation’s Founding, including authoring the Declaration of Independence and Massachusetts Constitution, as well as advocating to add the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.

⏰ Teachers, it’s the final day to enter! Submit your classroom civics activity to the Civic Star Challenge by midnight of Oct 31 for a chance to win up to $10,000. It takes 2 minutes. Celebrate your students & your impact 👉 https://t.co/5PcucpXJ8H #CivicStarChallenge

Service isn’t just volunteering. It’s problem-solving, creativity, and leadership. From small acts to big ideas, if it helps your community, it counts. 💡 Encourage a student you know to join MyImpact Challenge: https://t.co/GXjSVToU5d #MyImpactChallenge #CivicAction

🚂 How did Westward Expansion define America’s progress, and its costs? Explore the Transcontinental Railroad through Alfred Waud’s artwork in our newest middle school video: 🎥 https://t.co/xOleP7r5MQ #AmericanHistory #CivicEducation #TeachingResources

Can’t wait to see everyone and share @BRInstitute resources at the #TXCSS2025 conference! Stop by our exhibit booth and check out our sessions! @TWilliamsAuthor @christopherndc @socialstudiestx @NCSSNetwork

☮️ #OTD 1962: The U.S. & USSR reached an agreement to end the Cuban Missile Crisis, averting nuclear war. What lessons about diplomacy and leadership endure today? 🔗 https://t.co/vdTpekHSeB #TDiH #CubanMissileCrisis #ColdWar #CivicEducation

👏 Finalist spotlight: Joe Harmon (PA). Civics with content + dispositions + real practice (letters, debates, class “amendments”). Read Joe’s spotlight: https://t.co/rtIAjuRaV1 #Civics #CivicEducation #TeacherLife

On #TDIH in 1962, the United States and Soviet Union reached an agreement to end the Cuban Missile Crisis. Our American Portraits resource examines President John F. Kennedy’s sense of purpose to bring an end to the crisis and prevent global catastrophe. https://t.co/8DuK0LTVvI

📜 #OTD 1787: Federalist No. 1 was published, the first essay defending the new Constitution. How can these papers help students understand debate in shaping democracy? 🔗 https://t.co/mdpouJtUM7 #TDiH #FederalistPapers #CivicEducation #SelfGovernment

⏳ Finish October strong. Log 1 activity by Friday and you’re eligible for the first round of prizes! 🔗 https://t.co/5PcucpXJ8H #CivicStarChallenge #CivicEducation #K12

President Theodore Roosevelt was born #OTD in 1858. Our American Portraits resource examines Roosevelt’s courage in leading troops into Cuba during the Spanish-American War. https://t.co/OipXx3Ykad

🌎 In 1823, President Monroe warned Europe: no new colonies in the Americas. Explore this defining moment in U.S. foreign policy in our new Primary Source Essentials! Watch ➡️ https://t.co/MwIuqwIv7a #AmericanHistory #ForeignPolicy #Teachers

“These Constitutions go fast! Principals, teachers, parents—everyone’s positive.” — John B., PA $1 = 1 Pocket Constitution Give: https://t.co/1xessqxAfS #CivicsChampion #TeacherVoices

🎥 “Every Tuesday, we vote.” See how one AP Gov teacher’s class explored Congress with a Civic Star Challenge lesson and got 94% to vote for term limits! Try it yourself ➡️ https://t.co/5PcucpXJ8H #CivicStarChallenge #CivicEducation #Teachers #CivicEngagement

Across the nation, students are proving civic ideas can change lives, from community gardens to youth mentorship programs. Be part of it: https://t.co/GXjSVToU5d #MyImpactChallenge #CivicAction #StudentVoice #ServiceLearning

On #TDIH in 2007, President George W. Bush presented the Medal of Honor to Michael Murphy’s parents. Our American Portraits resource examines the sacrifice Murphy and his fellow Navy SEALs made while serving in Afghanistan and how students can learn from their sacrifice.

Airplane selfie time! In the past week I have met and worked with teachers in Dallas, TX, Bay City and Grand Rapids, MI. Now I’m on my way to meet and work with teachers and share @BRInstitute resources at the Georgia Council for Social Studies conference! #GCSS25