Educating the Spirit of Liberty Contest
The Freedom Festival Educating the Spirit of Liberty recognizes efforts of teachers to instill expressions of patriotism implanting these ideals in the hearts of their students, K-12th grades throughout the nation.
Details
- Date: Deadline is May 1
- Enter Contest Here
- Theme: "We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident"
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About the Contest
Educating the Spirit of Liberty Teacher Contest 2026 Inspire Patriotism. Elevate Founding Principles. Win Up to $1000!
🎓 WHO CAN ENTER? Teachers of K–12 students nationwide Four grade divisions: K–3; 4–6; 7–9; 10–12
💰 PRIZES Up to $1000.00 awarded per division for outstanding entries!
🎉 2026 Theme: Celebrating America 250 Honor the 250th anniversary of the United States by engaging students with the ideals that shaped our nation.
📚 What We’re Looking For? Teachers who ignite civic engagement and patriotism through: – Classroom lessons and activities – School-wide or public events – Sharable media and educational resources Your work should reflect the core principles of the Declaration of Independence, build civic awareness, and inspire students to participate in civic life.
📅 Deadline to Enter: May 1
📧 Questions? Contact: teachercontest@freedomfestival.org
🌟 Let your classroom be a beacon of liberty Submit your entry and help shape the next generation
- The Educating the Spirit of Liberty Contest is open to ALL Teachers in grades K-12, whether in traditional public schools, public chartered schools, private schools, or home schools. Judging will be broken in divisions K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.
- All entries must be received no later than April 1.
- All submitted entries must include a completed Contest Entry. No personal or identifying information may appear on the entry itself. Winners will be notified by email when judging is completed.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on a teacher’s exposition of the theme in the course of their classwork, depth of insight in teaching, use of curriculum supplied by the Freedom Festival or other supporting materials, and any other innovative ways used to address this year’s theme: “We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident”. The percentage of your students entries in the art, essay, and speech contests where it would apply will be taken into consideration.
WIN UP TO $1,000 FOR EACH DIVISION: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
- The Educating the Spirit of Liberty Contest is open to ALL Teachers in grades K-12, whether in traditional public schools, public chartered schools, private schools, or home schools. Judging will be broken in divisions K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.
- All entries must be received no later than May 1.
- All submitted entries must include a completed Contest Entry. No personal or identifying information may appear on the entry itself. Winners will be notified by email when judging is completed.
Have Questions?
Email us at teachercontest@freedomfestival.org