How should I teach about Thanksgiving?
How should I teach about Thanksgiving? This is a big (and frequent) question from educators to the National Museum of the American Indian and its national education initiative, Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°).
Veterans Day 2025: Learning and Honoring Together
The updated Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers background, lesson ideas, scholarships, and activities to honor Veterans in the classroom and beyond.
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
To explore suicide prevention efforts across Kentucky and discover tools to help others, visit KDE’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness webpage.
Resources for schools to commemorate Constitution Day
In accordance with federal requirements, every educational institution receiving federal funding must provide an educational program for students focused on the U.S. Constitution.
Free America 250 resources available from the Lou Frey Institute
In collaboration with C-SPAN Classroom, the Lou Frey Institute is excited to launch the new free America250 curriculum, featuring resources from C-SPAN and the National Archives.
Back-to-school toolkit: Teach AI with the News Literacy Project’s classroom resources
This back-to-school season, help students gain confidence in their ability to spot AI-generated content and find information they can trust.
New STEAM curriculum uses quilts to teach math, science and engineering
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah is rolling out a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) curriculum. This innovative educational initiative is the first to connect geometry and quilting to create interactive experiences that strengthen students’ STEM skills while building an appreciation for the arts.
New Social Studies Lesson Plans: Latino Contributions to U.S. History
UnidosUS and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have partnered up to provide 15 full lesson plans on the contributions of Latinos to U.S. history.
New year, new classroom resources from George Washington’s Mount Vernon
With our nation's 250th anniversary approaching, more and more teachers are looking for resources to teach the founding of America. And with different curriculums and classrooms across the United States, it’s important for such resources to be adaptable, relevant and accessible.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History hosts History School Book Club
History School Book Club is a perfect resource for any high school student looking for a fun way to explore American history.