The application period for the 2026 National Civics Bee is open through Feb. 3 for 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade students from public, private, charter and homeschools in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa. There is no cost to apply.
Join the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) for a dynamic series of virtual teacher workshops this fall. All workshop sessions are tailored to 6th- to 12th-grade teachers. However, all educators are welcome to sign up and attend!
This free, non-partisan, 500-word essay competition is a great opportunity for 6th-8th graders to share civics knowledge and inspire conscientious citizenship.
In accordance with federal requirements, every educational institution receiving federal funding must provide an educational program for students focused on the U.S. Constitution.
Meet with Kentucky's social studies educators, administrators and professionals from across the commonwealth to discover vibrant teaching strategies and to explore innovative methods to assess student learning that will invigorate your classroom!
The National Constitution Center's Scholar Exchanges give students the opportunity to discuss constitutional topics with a lawyer, judge or constitutional scholar and their peers from around the country.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) oversees the selection process of two students to be part of the national 104-student USSYP delegation.
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) annual Civics Education Essay contest is now open. All elementary, middle and high school students in grades 3-12 are encouraged to enter the contest.
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers secondary-level teachers of government and history up to $24,000 to complete a master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Constitution.
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is offering a series of lesson plans targeted to elementary school students in conjunction with City Government Month in September, during which KLC hopes to educate the public about the importance of local government through an awareness campaign. The program consists of 15 lesson plans that are designed for grades 3-5, but can be [...]