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 ⟶
Applications Open for Monticello Teacher Institute
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is proud to offer the Monticello Teacher Institute (MTI), an immersive professional development program that provides social studies teachers the opportunity to research and study at Monticello and the Jefferson Library in Charlottesville, Virginia. Participating teachers engage in: A collaborative environment, facilitated by group excursions, discussions with leading Jefferson scholars, and Read More ⟶
Apply for C-SPAN’s Teacher Fellowship Program
C-SPAN’s Teacher Fellowship program is designed for middle and high school educators who are familiar with C-SPAN’s programs and can demonstrate innovative methods of incorporating these programs into the classroom. This year C-SPAN will select up to five fellows to collaborate with the Education Relations team to develop new teaching materials. Each Fellow will work Read More ⟶
Nominations Open for National History Teacher of the Year
Help the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History find the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year! State winners will each receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state. The national winner will receive a $10,000 prize at an award ceremony in New York City. The Read More ⟶
New National Civics Contest Announced
The Bill of Rights Institute has launched a national civics contest called MyImpact Challenge. This contest is for students and teachers who are making an impact with citizenship projects in their communities. The contest will award $40,000 in total prizes, including a $10,000 student grand prize and prize money to the teacher of the grand Read More ⟶