Seminars

Foundation for Economic Education: Freedom 101 Seminar

More details will be coming soon, but FEE’s Freedom 101 Seminar is an opportunity for high school students to spend a week over the summer learning about economics and the principles that underly a free society.

Foundation for Teaching Economics: Economics for Leaders

These one-week, residential programs provide high school students between their junior and senior years with an exceptional opportunity to learn important leadership skills. Through interactive and engaging lesson plans, participants attain an understanding of economic reasoning principles and how to employ these concepts for successful and effective leadership. Additionally, participants achieve a heightened awareness of the impact their decisions have on others and the responsibility that awareness imposes. Participants learn this valuable information through interactive simulations.

Contests

Bill of Rights Institute: Being an American Essay Contest
Over 30,000 students around the country this fall answered the question, “What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?” We greatly appreciate the efforts of educators, parents, and students to participate in the contest. Submissions for this year’s contest are no longer being accepted.
Prizes: Up to $5,000

Winners Announced: February, 2009

Ayn Rand Institute: Essay Contests

The Ayn Rand Institute offers essay contests for high school students regarding the novels Anthem and The Fountainhead.

Prizes: Up to $10,000

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education: “Freedom in Academia” Essay Contest
“The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is pleased to announce its first annual “Freedom in Academia” essay contest. High school seniors from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm education.”
Winners Announced: December 19, 2008

Intercollegiate Studies Institute: National Essay Contest

George Washington’s leadership and legacy remain an important part of American identity. ISI is committed to keeping the vital lessons of the American Founding alive for the rising generation through this prestigious essay contest on “George Washington and the Future of the American Presidency.”

Entry Deadline: January 23, 2009

Other

Bill of Rights Institute: Stuff to Do

Check out these Bill of Rights themed games.