Apply for a Kentucky Civic Seal mini-grant
The Kentucky Civic Seal Mini-Grant program is a new initiative for 2025. It is designed to support a variety of activities, where educators and students are enacting the Civic Seal criteria.
LaRue County High School teacher named 2024 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Teacher of the Year
Kendrick Bryan, a teacher at LaRue County High School, has always had a passion for school and education. Growing up, Bryan said his family valued education and he learned through his family members the importance of learning.
Origins of the Cold War: Teaching American History Seminar
The Kentucky Historical Society will host David Krugler from the University of Wisconsin Plattville for a one-day seminar examining the origins of the Cold War. The event will take place on Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. ET with lunch provided.
2024-2025 Scholar Exchanges from the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center's Scholar Exchanges give students the opportunity to discuss constitutional topics with a lawyer, judge or constitutional scholar and their peers from around the country.
Apply for the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship to enhance Holocaust education
The fully-funded fellowship, offered in partnership with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, includes a transformative, all-expenses-paid trip to Poland in summer 2025.
Kentucky applications now open for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) oversees the selection process of two students to be part of the national 104-student USSYP delegation.
Poetry as a Lens for Exploring Kentucky’s Civil War History
The arts can serve as a powerful gateway for exploring and grappling with our nation’s history. The Frazier History Museum is pleased to announce a new addition to its Commonwealth: Divided We Fall exhibition that offers a unique lens into Kentucky history.
Professional learning opportunities available for Holocaust history education
The University of Kentucky-Jewish Heritage Fund Holocaust Education Initiative is offering high-quality professional learning opportunities this Spring from May 21 through June 5.
America250 hosts nationwide scholastic contest for America’s Field Trip
America250, a non-partisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country, just launched America’s Field Trip – a nationwide scholastic contest that provides elementary, middle and high school students the opportunity to submit artwork, videos, or essays illustrating what America means to them.
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday in your classroom
Join the education team at Mount Vernon for a live celebration of one of our country's greatest leaders!