How to Get a Free Pocket Constitution for Your Classroom This Constitution Day 2026
- Rich Washburn
- 1 day ago
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Constitution Day is one of the most important observances in American education, and this year it falls on a Monday—giving teachers an entire school week to engage students in meaningful civics learning. Here's how to get a free pocket constitution for your classroom through The 917 Society's proven distribution program.
Why Every Student Needs a Personal Constitution
When students hold a pocket constitution in their hands, something shifts. They're no longer thinking about a distant, abstract document—they're engaging with the actual words, the structure, and the vision that shaped our nation. Many teachers report that providing every student with their own copy transforms Constitution Day from a compliance exercise into a genuine moment of civic awakening.
The 917 Society's Free Constitution Day Program
The 917 Society has a single, powerful mission: to put a free pocket constitution into the hands of every 8th grader in America. For nearly a decade, they've distributed high-quality pocket Constitutions to public, private, and homeschool classrooms across all 50 states — completely free to 8th grade civics classes. For other grade levels, a small donation is requested to help sustain the mission.
How to Request Your Free Pocket Constitutions
Getting started is simple. Visit The 917 Society's order page at 917society.org/order-constitutions to submit your classroom request. Provide your school name, number of students, and preferred delivery date. Shipments begin in early July — in plenty of time for Constitution Day on September 17.
Complementary Classroom Resources
Beyond free pocket constitutions, The 917 Society provides classroom resources for Constitution Day lesson planning. Sponsorship opportunities are available — $25 sponsors a classroom, $100 sponsors a full school. Support the mission at 917society.org/donate.
Get Started Today
Don't wait until September to think about Constitution Day. Request your free pocket constitutions for your classroom today at 917society.org/order-constitutions. With shipments beginning in July, you'll have your materials in plenty of time. Want to support the broader mission? Make a donation at 917society.org/donate. Every contribution ensures more 8th graders across America hold a copy of the Constitution this September 17.