This summer, the Library of Congress is offering a series of free, one-hour webinars for educators interested in using primary sources with their students. Individual webinar descriptions and links to register may be found here. Educators participating in a live webinar session may request a certificate for one hour of professional development. Recordings of previously Read More ⟶
Fall Webinar Offered On Presidential Powers
The National Archives and Records Administration, in partnership with the Presidential Primary Sources Project, is offering a webinar for secondary school (grades 6-12) educators on September 22 called “Presidential Powers and Precedents: What’s the Limit?” The 90-minute session is scheduled at 4 p.m. ET. Five case studies will examine the limits of presidential power. Participating Read More ⟶
Webinar On Teaching About Presidential Campaigns
The National Archives and Records Administration, in partnership with the Presidential Primary Sources Project, is offering a professional development webinar for educators called “What Makes a Winning Presidential Campaign?” on July 21-23, with three 90-minute sessions at 2 p.m. ET each day This three-day mini-series is focused on ideas and resources for teaching secondary students Read More ⟶
Fall Student Programs For Grades K-12
Join the National Archives online for interactive learning programs in partnership with the Presidential Primary Sources Project. Find full program descriptions and sign up for programs for students in grades K-12. Programs will take place at 2 p.m. ET unless otherwise noted. September 8, Understanding the Great Depression, Grades 7-12 September 10, Laura Ingalls Wilder Read More ⟶
Summer Student Programs For Grades K-12
Join the National Archives online for interactive learning programs in partnership with the Presidential Primary Sources Project. Sign up here for summer programs for students and families. Programs will take place at 2 p.m. ET unless otherwise noted. July 28, Documents & Artifacts from the Reagan Library, Grades 3-6 July 30, Rock-n-Roll at Bush 41, Read More ⟶
Free History Camp for Elementary School Students
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to offer a free online History Camp this summer for elementary school students. Each class — led by National History Teacher of the Year Mary Huffman and geared toward upper elementary students — will provide children and their families with an immersive, entertaining, and hands-on opportunity Read More ⟶
Free Summer Virtual Classes For Educators
NewseumED is happy to announce free summer classes. Facilitated by our experienced educators and experts, these hourlong programs are designed to address contemporary First Amendment issues, including media literacy, that impact us all. Our open enrollment programs will be held biweekly. Sign up for these programs here. The schedule: Fighting Fake News – Wednesday, June Read More ⟶
Free Zoom Sessions To Explore C-SPAN Classroom
Experience C-SPAN Classroom’s free online Zoom training sessions to explore our free resources that can be implemented in distance learning, hybrid classes or in-person education. Discover how to bookmark and save short Current Events videos, Lesson Plans and Bell Ringers, On This Day in History Events, Constitution Clips and Classroom Deliberations. If you are interested Read More ⟶
C-SPAN Classroom Offers Virtual Summer PD
C-SPAN Classroom offers professional development experiences for middle and high school teachers. Our 2020 virtual Summer Educators’ Conferences provide the opportunity to explore our free resources, bookmark and create folders to save content and participate in breakout rooms to discuss best practices with colleagues. Middle School (Grades 6-8): Tuesday, July 28: 3-6 p.m. ET High Read More ⟶
Free Online PD Series Opens: The Civics Classroom
The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship at the Lou Frey Institute has opened enrollment for its newly revised, self-paced Civics Classroom. A certificate of completion, for 5 hours of professional development, will be issued for each course successfully completed. While the first course, The Prepared Classroom, is especially designed for Florida civics teachers, the courses Read More ⟶