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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

The first day of school is the most important day of the year — and not because of your syllabus. It's important because it's the day students decide whether your class is worth caring about. For 8th-grade civics teachers, that first day is also your best chance to establish what your class is really about: the document that still governs 330 million Americans, over 235 years after it was written. Following are five ways to introduce the Constitution on Day One — without losi

America 250 civics education can turn Constitution Day 2026 into a lasting lesson in freedom, responsibility, and informed citizenship.

The Bill of Rights is ten amendments. It's also the most misunderstood, most argued-over, most personally relevant section of the entire Constitution — and most 8th graders have never actually read it. Here's how to change that.

Constitution Day falls on September 17th — and for 8th graders, it's one of the most meaningful civics moments of the school year. Whether you have a single class period or a full week to dedicate, this toolkit gives you everything you need to make it count.