Weeklong fellowship in D.C. for history teachers

This summer, the Bill of Rights Institute is partnering with the Foundation for Economic Education will host the Founders Fellowship: Civil Liberty, Commerce, and the Constitution. American history and civics teachers from across the country are invited to apply.

Selected fellows will participate in a professional development program aimed at deepening their understanding and appreciation of the Constitution.

The workshop is in Washington, D.C., from July 16-20. During the program, participants will engage in lectures with constitutional scholars, discussions with fellow teachers, and scholar-led visits to historic sites including Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, and a monument tour.

Fellows will be selected based upon their leadership in their classroom and profession, and dedication to educating their students about the connections between politics and economics in America.

Teachers must apply online by March 26. More information and an application can be found online.