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.
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!
CFR Education Ambassador Program taking applications
The CFR Education Ambassador program is a nine-month engagement from September 2025 to May 2026 that connects educators across the country with free educational resources, professional development activities, and a vibrant network of like-minded professionals who are committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective to navigate today’s connected world.
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.
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.
Kentucky Historical Society hosts free workshops for history teachers
The Kentucky Historical Society is hosting two free Teaching American History workshops on March 15 and April 12.