Elementary Constitution Day Mock Trial Opportunity
This event is provided by the Olathe Public School District and the Kansas Department of Education.
Register now for virtual Holocaust education professional development program
Echoes & Reflections and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation invite current secondary classroom educators to an online program “Exploring the ‘Final Solution’: A Virtual Visit of Auschwitz-Birkenau” on Thursday, July 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET.
Mount Vernon Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with New Educator Program Offerings
This year, as the country celebrates the revolutionary times in which George Washington lived, check out new program offerings for teachers and students offered by George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Summer professional learning from the Kentucky Historical Society: Examining Kentucky’s Statehood
The Teaching Kentucky History Institute launched its inaugural comprehensive five-day professional learning program for Kentucky social studies educators teaching grades 4-12 in July 2025. Building on the program's success, the Kentucky Historical Society is now planning the next installment in July 2026
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!
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.
Register now for the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies Conference
Meet with Kentucky's social studies educators, administrators and professionals from across the commonwealth to discover vibrant teaching strategies and to explore innovative methods to assess student learning that will invigorate your classroom!
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.
Innovative Learning in Action: Tates Creek High School Students Tackle Sustainability Through Civic Engagement
Under the leadership of Cathy Sammons, an educator in the Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship, 10th-grade students are exploring sustainability not just as a science concept, but as a civic responsibility.
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.