FIRE prides itself on our grassroots programming, which allows our core constituencies to get actively involved in our work. To learn about how you can participate, check out the courses below.
The FIRE Free Speech Leadership Summit is a free, week-long summer program for college-bound rising 9th through 12th graders who are interested in free speech. The summit will take place at Temple University in Philadelphia from June 23-29, 2024. Applications close April 30.
For over 20 years, FIRE has defended the right to free speech and expression. Now we’re encouraging alumni to join us in this battle to preserve these core values at their alma maters. Take this course to learn how to build, grow, and maintain an alumni group to support free expression at your
FIRE’s Student Outreach team works to provide students with the tools they need to practice activism at their schools. We do that in a few ways. First, we give students the opportunity to join the FIRE Student Network, a coalition of students who recognize the importance of advancing civil liberties on their campuses.