What Statistics in Schools can do for teachers
Teachers looking for meaningful assignments that include statistics across a wide range of subjects can find all of that and more by using activities from the Statistics in Schools program.
Fellowship offers government, history teachers funds for master’s degree
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers secondary-level teachers of government and history up to $24,000 to complete a master’s degree in fields related to the U.S. Constitution.
Kentucky Historical Society offering field trips, scholarships to cover admission
The Kentucky Historical Society offers field trips to the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History and scholarships for eligible schools.
Feedback and teacher participation sought on social studies standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the current social studies standards.
Judges needed for National History Day competitions
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is seeking judges for its National History Day in Kentucky regional and state contests. Regional contests will take place March 3-24 at five colleges and universities across the state, and the state contest will be April 21 in Lexington.
White House History Teacher Institute accepting applications
Applications are being accepted for the 2018 White House History Teacher Institute, scheduled for July 16-20 in Washington, D.C. The workshop allows educators to discover the history behind the White House and explore how stories from the building can be used to enhance social studies classrooms.
Secretary of State’s Essay and Slogan Contest open
The Office of the Secretary of State’s 2017-18 Essay and Slogan Contest is accepting student entries. The contest helps students get engaged in the democratic process and demonstrate a commitment to active citizenship.
Frazier museum presents program on Kentucky capitol
The Frazier History Museum is hosting a professional learning program focusing on the Kentucky State Capitol on Nov. 4 at the museum in Louisville.
Civics Test Manual available
A Civics Test Manual is available to offer potential guidance to districts in preparation for the administration of the legislatively required exam.
Boyle teacher named secondary social studies teacher of the year
Ryan New, a social studies teacher at Boyle County High School, has been named Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS).