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.
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.
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.
2025 summer teacher workshops with the National World War II Museum
K–12 educators are invited to apply to attend our 2025 Teaching World War II Summer Teacher Workshops with the National World War II Museum.
Register for upcoming Case Method Institute dates
All high school teachers of U.S. history, civics and government are invited to join a special professional development program offered by the Case Method Institute for Education & Democracy and Harvard Professor David Moss.
Applications open for National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Professional Development Programs for Teachers
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Landmarks of American History and Culture programs are one-week workshops held across the nation.