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Seventeen days. That's how long you have between now and Constitution Day 2026 — September 17 — the first Constitution Day celebrated during America's 250th anniversary year. If you're an 8th-grade civics teacher, this is your moment. Here's exactly what todo between now and then. WEEK 1 (Now — September 7): Lay the Foundation Order your free pocket Constitutions. If you haven't already, this is your first and most important task. The 917 Society provides free 250th Anniversa

We have less than four months. That's how much time remains before November 5, 2026 — the final major civic milestone of America's 250th anniversary year. And in these last critical months, the question isn't just about celebrating our founding. It's about whether we can restore genuine civic engagement and constitutional literacy to American life. The numbers are sobering. Pew Research Center data shows declining trust in government among young people, with many disconnected