Elementary Constitution Day Mock Trial Opportunity
This event is provided by the Olathe Public School District and the Kansas Department of Education.
Applications for 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program open Aug. 3
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based program that takes the most outstanding high school students from around the country to Washington, D.C., for a week-long study of the federal government and the people who lead it.
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.
Educator Spotlight: Kimberly Stevenson
Kimberly Stevenson, a social studies teacher at Todd County Middle School, was one of the recipients of the 2026 Teacher Achievement Award.
University of Kentucky and Jewish Heritage Fund’s Holocaust Education Initiative Workshops
To support Holocaust education for middle and high school teachers, the University of Kentucky and Jewish Heritage Fund’s Holocaust Education Initiative is providing a variety of in-person and virtual workshops.
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.
Colonial Williamsburg offers professional learning opportunities
Colonial Williamsburg’s Bob & Marion Wilson Teacher Institute is currently accepting scholarship applications for its fully funded Summer 2026 onsite program, “Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at 250,” a special program created in recognition of the 250th Commemoration.
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
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!