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Bill of Rights Institute
| Bill of Rights Institute | |
| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Arlington, Virginia |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Top official: | David Bobb |
| Founder(s): | Charles Koch |
| Year founded: | 1999 |
| Website: | Official website |
Bill of Rights Institute is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization founded in 1999 and based in Arlington, Viriginia. The Institute notes that its guiding principles are to teach civics and equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.[1]
Mission
According to the Bill of Rights Institute website, the stated mission is as follows:[1]
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The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.[2] |
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Background
According to the Bill of Rights Institute website, We seek an America where we more perfectly realize the promise of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence. This calls for civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship. Bill of Rights Institute offers a BRI Promise: When educators or students use our curricula or attend an educational program, they can know exactly what to expect. That is because all of our educational resources and programs are developed in strict adherence to the BRI Promise.[1]
Work
Bill of Rights Institute offers a BRI Promise: When educators or students use our curricula or attend an educational program, they can know exactly what to expect. That is because all of our educational resources and programs are developed in strict adherence to the BRI Promise.[1]
Leadership
David Bobb is the Executive Director.[1] As of September 2024, the official website of Bill of Rights Institute listed the following individuals as members of the organization's board of trustees:[3]
- Mark Humphrey, President
- Ryan Stowers
- Todd Zywicki
- Charles Widger
- Kristina Arriaga
External links
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Bill of Rights Institute', "Main Page," accessed September 30, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Bill of Rights Institute, "Our Team" accessed September 30, 2024
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