The Democracy and Capitalism Teachers Institute - DCTI

DCTI 2026 is underway! We have twenty fantastic teachers joining us from fourteen different states. It’s going to be a fantastic week!

We are so excited to have selected our 2026 DCTI Cohort! These amazing teachers come from across the United States, and we were blown away by their applications. We can't wait to have them on UVA grounds - stay tuned for DCTI pictures and other fun updates!

Have questions about DCTI? Look no further than our FAQ flyer! 👇 Apply now at democracyandcapitalism.com/dcti.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨! Still looking for a teachers institute to attend this summer? Apply for DCTI by 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 to be considered!
👉 Learn more and apply: www.democracyandcapitalism.com/dcti

How does DCTI impact teachers?

Meet Matt, one of our DCTI alumni from last year! In this Alumni Spotlight, he shares why he applied, how DCTI influenced his teaching, and offers advice for teachers who are thinking about applying.

Applications are open until February 1st. You can apply at https://my.reviewr.com/s2/site/dcti2026.

We’re excited to be featured in Business Insider’s newest article on teaching democracy and capitalism in the classroom. The piece highlights DCTI and also includes insights from our incredible DCTI staff members and alumni teachers —read more at the link below.

High schoolers are questioning capitalism. Here's how teachers are handling it. High school teachers say that teaching capitalism has become increasingly politicized, with students drawn to figures like Zohran Mamdani and AOC.

We hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! This last month, we enjoyed hosting high schoolers from across Rockingham County, Virginia for a discussion on Democracy and Capitalism and a tour of UVA. Special thanks to our DCTI alumni Bryce Weber for helping us coordinate it all!