How to Get a Free Pocket Constitution for Your Classroom in 2026

A free pocket Constitution for your classroom can make Constitution Day more tangible for students. The 917 Society's core mission is to provide a Constitution to every 8th grader who requests one, at no cost to the student or school. Teachers can request copies through the school order form, helping students hold the founding document in their hands as they study the ideas behind it.

Why a free pocket Constitution for a classroom matters

Reading the Constitution alongside a civics lesson gives students a chance to work directly with the text. They can locate the Preamble, compare constitutional principles with current classroom topics, and ask how the document shapes the nation's system of government. A pocket edition is easy to distribute and keep close during discussion.

That hands-on moment also gives Constitution Day, observed each September 17, a practical focus. Rather than treating the day as a date on the calendar, educators can invite students to explore the document itself and consider why it remains part of American civic life.

How to request a free pocket Constitution for your classroom

The 917 Society provides free Constitutions for 8th graders. Teachers and schools can submit a request through the 917 Society school order form. Include your school and grade-level details so the team can review the request and coordinate distribution.

The free program is specifically for 8th graders. Other K-12 grades may request copies when available, with a small donation requested. High schools and colleges can request copies at cost. These different options help keep the 8th-grade program focused on its core commitment: free Constitutions for 8th graders.

Make Constitution Day a hands-on learning opportunity

Once the books arrive, pair them with a short activity: ask students to find the Preamble, identify a phrase they recognize, or choose a constitutional idea they want to discuss. A shared copy can become a starting point for thoughtful questions about rights, responsibilities, and how the country's framework works.

Educators planning ahead can learn more at 917society.org and submit a school request through the order form. Community members who want to help extend the program can support the mission, helping put free Constitutions into 8th-grade classrooms.