How to Get Free Pocket Constitutions for Your School — A Complete Guide for Teachers

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, civic education is more urgent than ever — and educators are stepping up. Teachers across the nation are asking the same question: How can I get free pocket Constitutions for my school?

If you've been looking for ways to provide meaningful civics resources to your students without stretching a tight school budget, there's good news. The 917 Society makes it simple.

Why Teachers Are Requesting Free Constitutions Now

The America 250 moment is driving unprecedented interest in civics education. A New York Times opinion piece published just days ago noted that civic education is "on the rebound" after hitting bottom a decade ago. Teachers are capitalizing on this renewed focus — and for good reason.

Research shows that students who hold and read an actual Constitution develop deeper understanding of civics than those who only study excerpts. It's tangible. It's personal. And it works.

The 917 Society has spent years refining this model: put a free pocket Constitution into the hands of every 8th grader in America. Why 8th grade? Because that's when civics curriculum typically kicks in — the perfect moment for students to own their own copy and engage with the actual text.

How to Get Free Pocket Constitutions for Your School

Step 1: Visit the Order Form

Head to 917society.org/order-constitutions and fill out the simple request form. You'll provide your school name and district, number of 8th graders, and contact information.

Step 2: Receive Your Order

The 917 Society ships free pocket Constitutions for all 8th graders. There's no cost, no hidden fees, and no bureaucratic red tape. The Constitutions arrive in time for Constitution Day (September 17) or your classroom timeline.

Step 3: Engage Your Students

Each pocket Constitution includes teaching resources and discussion prompts. Students get to hold the document, read the Preamble, explore the articles, and ask questions. Suddenly civics isn't abstract — it's in their hands.

What About Other Grades?

If you teach 7th grade civics or another non-8th grade course, the 917 Society can work with you. Constitutions are available by request, and a small donation is requested to help sustain the mission. But the priority — and the always-free offering — is 8th grade.

Why This Matters for America 250

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026) is creating a national moment around foundational civics. Major education policy initiatives, state curricula updates, and civic coalitions are all aligned around this year. Teachers who haven't yet integrated actual pocket Constitutions into their classrooms have a unique opportunity right now.

Students holding the Constitution while their teacher discusses Article II or the Bill of Rights experience civics differently. They're not learning about the document — they're engaging with it.

Common Questions

Is there a deadline?

The 917 Society ships Constitutions starting in July for the September 17 Constitution Day distribution. However, you can order year-round for your classroom timeline.

Do we need to be a public school?

No. The 917 Society serves public schools, private schools, and homeschools. If you're teaching 8th grade civics, you qualify.

What if our school has already ordered?

Reorder anytime. The mission is to reach all 8th graders — if you've grown or want additional Constitutions, the process is the same.

Take Action This Constitution Day

America 250 won't come again. This moment — with renewed national focus on civics, growing teacher demand, and a generation of 8th graders ready to hold the document that shaped their nation — is now.

Getting free pocket Constitutions for your school takes minutes. The impact lasts a lifetime.

Request free Constitutions for your 8th grade classroom → 917society.org/order-constitutions

Other grades? Submit a request here → 917society.org/other-constitution-requests

Want to support the mission? Donate or purchase your own copy → 917society.org/donate

Purchasing more than 100 copies? You may qualify for a discounted bulk rate. Visit 917society.org/other-constitution-requests to learn more.