To: All Administrators
From: Dessie Olson, Social Studies Specialist
Adam Eskelson, Director, Social Studies
Tiffany Hall, Executive Director, Teaching and Learning
Subject: American Founders and Constitution Month
Summary:
In 2023 the Utah Legislature designated September as American Founders and Constitution Month. Significant information follows:
- Communication from Ryan Bartlet, USBE Director of Strategic Communications:
- What: Each September, Utah observes American Founders and Constitution Month—a time to reflect on the vision, courage, and principles that shaped our nation. This annual observance is an opportunity to help students connect the founding ideals of liberty, justice, and self-governance to their own lives and roles as citizens. As educators and leaders, we have the privilege of guiding them to see how the Constitution continues to influence our communities and the freedoms we enjoy today.
- Whether through classroom discussions, school-wide events, or creative student projects, we invite you to join in making this a meaningful, memorable experience for your students.
- Please read the supporting letter from Governor Cox
- Resources provided by USBE are located in the DDC and teacher resources are found in the Social Studies for Teachers Resource Canvas.
Rationale:
In response to 2023 HB 179 and shared at the request of USBE.
Expectations for Implementation:
- Communication
- Principals are responsible to share this information with students, partent, faculty, counselors, and others in the school community.
- Collaboration:
- Please reach out to Ryan Bartlett if you have any questions Ryan.Bartlett@schools.utah.gov
- Evaluation
- Successfully sharing the information with faculty and providing students with an opportunity to learn about the U.S. Constitution and American Founders.
Keywords: American Founders and Constitution Month, Civics, social studies, Constitution Day, HB179
