President declares Constitution Week 2026 and urges schools to teach citizenship

What happened

• The President proclaimed Constitution Week for Sept. 17–23, 2026 (marking the 239th anniversary of the Constitution signed Sept. 17, 1787).
• The proclamation cites the statutory authorizations in 36 U.S.C. 106 and 36 U.S.C. 108.

Who it affects and what to do

• It specifically calls on teachers, school administrators, and State and local leaders to teach pupils about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship under the Constitution.

Why it matters

• The proclamation seeks to direct civic and classroom focus during that week toward constitutional principles and civic education.
• It also characterizes socialism and communism as threats to those principles and criticizes the prior administration’s actions as described in the text.

Key dates and references

• Constitution signed: Sept. 17, 1787 (239th anniversary in 2026).
• Proclaimed week: Sept. 17–23, 2026.
• Legal basis cited: 36 U.S.C. 106; 36 U.S.C. 108.