Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us | July 2025 | Kansas City, MO

Thursday, July 17, 2025
07/17/25 8:00 AM 07/17/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us | July 2025 | Kansas City, MO Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us A Herzog Foundation & Bill of Rights Institute Workshop Synopsis Explore the essence of American identity through primary source analysis, writing assignments, discussion prompts, and other activities to help students “connect the dots” by focusing on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, civic values, American heroes, and exploring the meaning of citizenship to them. Teachers will delve into the rich tapestry of our nation's past, the current landscape, and the hopeful promise of our future. Using resources and curriculum from the Bill of Rights Institute, we will examine the American experience. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles and civic virtues that unite us as a nation. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on the diverse and dynamic history of America and connect with others who share a passion for our nation's heritage. About BRI Vision 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. Mission The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society. The 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.            Who's It For? <ul><li>ALL Secondary Teachers</li></ul> Schedule<ul><li>July 17: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (no hotel provided)</li></ul> lightwell KC 1100 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 United States Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us | July 2025 | Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY
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Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us
A Herzog Foundation & Bill of Rights Institute Workshop

Synopsis
Explore the essence of American identity through primary source analysis, writing assignments, discussion prompts, and other activities to help students “connect the dots” by focusing on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, civic values, American heroes, and exploring the meaning of citizenship to them. Teachers will delve into the rich tapestry of our nation's past, the current landscape, and the hopeful promise of our future. Using resources and curriculum from the Bill of Rights Institute, we will examine the American experience. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles and civic virtues that unite us as a nation. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on the diverse and dynamic history of America and connect with others who share a passion for our nation's heritage.

About BRI

Vision
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.

Mission
The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.

The 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.

Who's It For?

ALL Secondary Teachers

Schedule

July 17: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (no hotel provided)

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us | July 2025 | Kansas City, MO

Thursday, July 17, 2025, 8:00 AM — 3:00 PM CDT

07/17/25 8:00 AM 07/17/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us | July 2025 | Kansas City, MO Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us A Herzog Foundation & Bill of Rights Institute Workshop Synopsis Explore the essence of American identity through primary source analysis, writing assignments, discussion prompts, and other activities to help students “connect the dots” by focusing on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, civic values, American heroes, and exploring the meaning of citizenship to them. Teachers will delve into the rich tapestry of our nation's past, the current landscape, and the hopeful promise of our future. Using resources and curriculum from the Bill of Rights Institute, we will examine the American experience. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles and civic virtues that unite us as a nation. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on the diverse and dynamic history of America and connect with others who share a passion for our nation's heritage. About BRI Vision 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. Mission The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society. The 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.            Who's It For? <ul><li>ALL Secondary Teachers</li></ul> Schedule<ul><li>July 17: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (no hotel provided)</li></ul> lightwell KC 1100 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 United States Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us | July 2025 | Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

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	07/17/25 8:00 AM 07/17/25 8:30 AM America/Chicago Registration and Breakfast View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31716 <br/> Registration and Breakfast lightwell KC address: 1100 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 8:30 AM lightwell KC address: 1100 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Registration and Breakfast Registration and Breakfast More Info
	07/17/25 8:30 AM 07/17/25 9:15 AM America/Chicago Introduction View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31717 <br/> Introduction to the Bill of Rights Institute lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:30 - 9:15 AM lightwell KC Introduction Introduction to the Bill of Rights Institute More Info
	07/17/25 9:15 AM 07/17/25 10:25 AM America/Chicago Heroes & Villains View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31718 <br/> Heroes & Villains lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 9:15 - 10:25 AM lightwell KC Heroes & Villains Heroes & Villains More Info
	07/17/25 10:25 AM 07/17/25 11:00 AM America/Chicago Being an American/Docs of Freedom View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31720 <br/> Being an American/Docs of Freedom lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 10:25 - 11:00 AM lightwell KC Being an American/Docs of Freedom Being an American/Docs of Freedom More Info
	07/17/25 11:30 AM 07/17/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31721 <br/> Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM lightwell KC Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness More Info
	07/17/25 12:00 PM 07/17/25 12:45 PM America/Chicago Lunch View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31722 <br/> Lunch lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM lightwell KC Lunch Lunch More Info
	07/17/25 12:45 PM 07/17/25 1:40 PM America/Chicago Government & Politics: The American Experiment View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31723 <br/> Government & Politics: The American Experiment lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 1:40 PM lightwell KC Government & Politics: The American Experiment Government & Politics: The American Experiment More Info
	07/17/25 1:40 PM 07/17/25 2:15 PM America/Chicago Religious Liberty View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31725 <br/> Religious Liberty lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 1:40 - 2:15 PM lightwell KC Religious Liberty Religious Liberty More Info
	07/17/25 2:15 PM 07/17/25 2:45 PM America/Chicago Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31727 <br/> Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:15 - 2:45 PM lightwell KC Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A More Info
	07/17/25 2:45 PM 07/17/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Closing Remarks/Evaluations View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31728 <br/> Closing Remarks/Evaluations lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:45 - 3:00 PM lightwell KC Closing Remarks/Evaluations Closing Remarks/Evaluations More Info

	07/17/25 8:00 AM 07/17/25 8:30 AM America/Chicago Registration and Breakfast View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31716 <br/> Registration and Breakfast lightwell KC address: 1100 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 8:30 AM lightwell KC address: 1100 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Registration and Breakfast Registration and Breakfast More Info
	07/17/25 8:30 AM 07/17/25 9:15 AM America/Chicago Introduction View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31717 <br/> Introduction to the Bill of Rights Institute lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:30 - 9:15 AM lightwell KC Introduction Introduction to the Bill of Rights Institute More Info
	07/17/25 9:15 AM 07/17/25 10:25 AM America/Chicago Heroes & Villains View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31718 <br/> Heroes & Villains lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 9:15 - 10:25 AM lightwell KC Heroes & Villains Heroes & Villains More Info
	07/17/25 10:25 AM 07/17/25 11:00 AM America/Chicago Being an American/Docs of Freedom View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31720 <br/> Being an American/Docs of Freedom lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 10:25 - 11:00 AM lightwell KC Being an American/Docs of Freedom Being an American/Docs of Freedom More Info
	07/17/25 11:30 AM 07/17/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31721 <br/> Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM lightwell KC Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness More Info
	07/17/25 12:00 PM 07/17/25 12:45 PM America/Chicago Lunch View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31722 <br/> Lunch lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM lightwell KC Lunch Lunch More Info
	07/17/25 12:45 PM 07/17/25 1:40 PM America/Chicago Government & Politics: The American Experiment View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31723 <br/> Government & Politics: The American Experiment lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 1:40 PM lightwell KC Government & Politics: The American Experiment Government & Politics: The American Experiment More Info
	07/17/25 1:40 PM 07/17/25 2:15 PM America/Chicago Religious Liberty View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31725 <br/> Religious Liberty lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 1:40 - 2:15 PM lightwell KC Religious Liberty Religious Liberty More Info
	07/17/25 2:15 PM 07/17/25 2:45 PM America/Chicago Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31727 <br/> Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:15 - 2:45 PM lightwell KC Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A Lesson Planning Work Time - Q&A More Info
	07/17/25 2:45 PM 07/17/25 3:00 PM America/Chicago Closing Remarks/Evaluations View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/being-an-american-exploring-the-ideals-that-unite-us-july-2025-kansas-city-mo/agenda/2025-07-17#session_row_31728 <br/> Closing Remarks/Evaluations lightwell KC Being an American: Exploring the Ideals That Unite Us \| July 2025 \| Kansas City, MO training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:45 - 3:00 PM lightwell KC Closing Remarks/Evaluations Closing Remarks/Evaluations More Info