Democracy and Capitalism Teachers Institute 2027
Are you a high school teacher wanting to learn more about Democracy and Capitalism? Come join us at UVA in July 2027!
The Democracy and Capitalism Teachers Institute brings 20 high school social studies, civics, and economics educators from across the nation to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, to deepen their understanding of the foundations, intersections, current state, and future of democracy and capitalism.
Participants stay at the University for one week in the summer and participate in daily programming focused on democracy, capitalism, and pressing issues at their intersections.
The Institute is designed to:
- Help teachers define and understand the core elements of free markets and free societies
- Explore methods to convey democracy and capitalism in classroom settings
- Strengthen teachers’ understanding of key primary sources and foundational principles of American government
- Equip teachers to understand how “hot button topics” relate to democracy and capitalism
2027 Applications open on November 1st, 2026. Stay tuned!