C-SPAN has announced the winners of this year’s StudentCam documentary competition, in which more than 3,000 students participated. Again this year, 150 cash prizes totaling $100,000 will be awarded to students and teachers. The competition, now in its 18th year, asked students to join the national conversation on the challenges our country is facing with Read More ⟶
Library of Congress Offers Summer PD Workshops
Apply now to join the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. for a 2½ day free professional development workshop, where you’ll learn and practice strategies for using primary sources with K-12 students. In each session, Library of Congress education specialists will model a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based teaching strategies for using primary sources to engage Read More ⟶
Check Out Civics in Real Life Podcast
Civics in Real Time is a monthly podcast about civic issues, ideas, and events brought to you by the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at the University of Central Florida. Topics include: Inflation & Presidential Approval, George Washington’s Thanksgiving, Shadow Docket, and the Promises of the Declaration. Go here to learn more. Read More ⟶
iCivics Releases Game on Foreign Policy
iCivics has launched a new game called Convene the Council. Step inside the White House Situation Room as you take on the role of president of the United States and make foreign policy decisions with the support of your National Security Council. In Convene the Council, you will address international crises through strategic action, engage with members of your National Security Council, weigh the pros and cons of various policy options, delegate action to appropriate government agencies and departments, and work to improve core metrics of U.S. prosperity, values, security, and world health. The game was made in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations. Read More ⟶
Registration Open for Share My Lesson Virtual Conference
Register for Share My Lesson’s 2022 Virtual Conference on March 21-24. Nearly 50 free, for-credit professional development webinars are offered. Attendees will hear from top-notch presenters including ADL, American Psychological Association, Barbara Blackburn, WETA’s Colorín Colorado, Girl Rising, Library of Congress, National Constitution Center, National Indian Education Association, NewsGuard, Next Gen Personal Finance, Random House, Read More ⟶
Sign Up for Free Hamilton Education Program Online
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites you to participate in the Hamilton Education Program Online, an easily adaptable, 100% free resource that allows students in grades 6-12 to explore the world of Hamilton and America’s founding era. The program features a wealth of materials, including information about more than 45 founding era figures, Read More ⟶
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Announces Summer PD
Join Gilder Lehrman for American history PD this summer! We’re thrilled to announce three K-12 professional development opportunities, including our first-ever Teacher Symposium at Gettysburg College. Learn more and select the program that’s right for you. Go here to learn more. Read More ⟶
We the Students Essay Contest Open
The Bill of Rights Institute’s 2022 We the Students Essay Contest is open. This year’s topic is: “How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?” Answering the question requires an understanding of natural rights and how they relate to the principle of respect, and how the flourishing of a free Read More ⟶
Kennedy Institute Launches Social Media Channels for Educators
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has launched new social media channels specifically for our educator community. These channels will allow our education team to connect with educators, share free resources, give updates about virtual and onsite educational programs, and highlight youth civic engagement and civic education news. Please take a Read More ⟶
Olympic Athletes and Their First Amendment Freedoms
Professional athletes have used their platforms to stand up for their beliefs and flex their First Amendment muscles throughout history. With the winter Olympics fast approaching, now is a great time to jump into the conversation of First Amendment freedoms, on and off the field. These three resources can help get your classroom in shape! Read More ⟶