This month, we take a look at the 14th Amendment and Title IX, the Magna Carta and American Independence, and Freedom Summer. Explore games, videos and lesson plans. Read More ⟶
Gilder Lehrman Institute Celebrates 25 Years
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In honor of its anniversary, the Institute is organizing many events. Read More ⟶
Resources on Miranda, Flag Day, and the Constitution
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Miranda v. Arizona on June 13, 1966, establishing the well-known Miranda rights for the accused. Learn about Flag Day, which is celebrated on June 14. And on June 21, the Constitution was ratified. Watch a video about the women who participated in the ratification debate. Read More ⟶
Library of Congress Seeking Teacher-in-Residence
The Library of Congress has opened applications for its Teacher-in-Residence position in its Learning and Innovation Office during the 2019-20 school year. Read More ⟶
Resources for Women’s History Month and Free Speech
This month we offer resources on Women’s Rights from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, as well as free speech rights lessons from the American Bar Association and the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship at the Lou Frey Institute. Read More ⟶
Get Ready for Law Day 2019
The 2019 Law Day theme – “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” – focuses on these cornerstones of representative government and calls on us to understand and protect these rights. Read More ⟶
Share My Lesson’s Annual Virtual Conference March 12-14
Discover more than 30 free, for-credit sessions filled with “use-right-now” strategies and tools for teachers, paraprofessionals, school-related personnel, parents and community members. Topics span the curriculum: math, social studies, English language arts, science, the arts, literacy, standards and assessments. Go here to learn more. Read More ⟶
Resources for Presidents Day, African American History Month
This month we shine the spotlight on African American History Month, Presidents Day and News in the Network. Read More ⟶
Resources on Civil Disobedience, Reformers, and a Law-Making Poster
This month we shine the spotlight on Civil Disobedience and American Roformers. Explore resources for the classroom, including a downloadable poster! Read More ⟶
TeachingAmericanHistory.org Releases Spring and Summer Programs
Seminars provide you the opportunity to join fellow American history and government teachers and explore themes in American history and government. Read More ⟶