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Three days. In three days, schools across all 50 states will mark Constitution Day 2026 — the first one during the United States' 250th anniversary year. Here's what's happening nationwide — and a few last-minute ideas if you still need them. What the 917 Society is seeing this year The 917 Society has distributed the 250th Anniversary Edition pocket Constitution to 8th-grade classrooms across all 50 states. This year has been one of the highest-demand in the organization's h

This year is not a normal year. In 2026, the United States turns 250. The semiquincentennial is one of the most significant civic moments in a generation — and for educators teaching 8th-grade civics, it is one of the greatest opportunities you will ever have in a classroom.