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°).
Teacher Workshops Available from the National Museum of American Diplomacy
Join the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) for a dynamic series of virtual teacher workshops this fall. All workshop sessions are tailored to 6th- to 12th-grade teachers. However, all educators are welcome to sign up and attend!
Veterans Day: Host a Vet Program
Join the Kentucky Military History Museum for the annual FREE virtual Veterans Day Program, Host a Vet, on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Applications open for National Civics Bee
This free, non-partisan, 500-word essay competition is a great opportunity for 6th-8th graders to share civics knowledge and inspire conscientious citizenship.
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.
Summit Elementary students create social studies learning experience and win STLP State Championship
A group of three students at Summit Elementary School (Boyd County) created a website called Mystery History to teach their fellow students about social studies in a fun, engaging way.
Nominations open for 2025 Gilder Lehrman Kentucky History Teacher of the Year award
The award recognizes outstanding educators and their dedication to teaching. By nominating a deserving teacher, you contribute to appreciating exceptional teaching practices in the educational community.
Register for the 2025 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education
Registration is open for the 2025 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education, taking place June 23-25.
Back-to-school must-haves to support critical thinking from the News Literacy Project
Kentucky educators are tasked with guiding students through a complex world. Our information landscape is marked by the continued rise of artificial intelligence and hypersaturated social media feeds.
Poetry as a Lens for Exploring Kentucky’s Civil War History
The arts can serve as a powerful gateway for exploring and grappling with our nation’s history. The Frazier History Museum is pleased to announce a new addition to its Commonwealth: Divided We Fall exhibition that offers a unique lens into Kentucky history.