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Freedom must be taught, protected, and passed on. The 917 Society is placing Americas founding documents into the hands of students across the country.

This spring, teachers from across the country gathered at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to create lessons for America's 250th anniversary. Their mission? To help students explore the founding principles that shaped our nation and wrestle with how we live them out today. The momentum is real. In a 2024 survey, 82 percent of teachers said it is important for students to learn about the U.S. Constitution and its core values. But many educators struggle to fin