 Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Washington History Day State Contest!
National History Day is a nationwide social studies program that challenges over 500,000 middle and high school students across the United States and territories to develop their historical research skills. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the National History Day program in Washington State, in partnership with the Washington State Historical Society and other supporting organizations. The Washington History Day program serves thousands of student participants statewide.
Students who create a History Day project have the option to enter a series of competitions. Washington State hosts eight regional contests which advance winners to the Washington History Day State Contest. The 2020 State Contest was held as a virtual event and winners were announced on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
View State Contest Finalists and Nationals Qualifiers Here
Entries that advanced to the finals round of the State Contest were announced as finalists. First and second place entries in each category qualify to compete in the National Contest.
View State Contest Special Award Winners Here
Special Awards honor outstanding entries in various topics and age groups. Winning entries receive special prizes provided by the award sponsors.
In March 2020, due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Governor Inslee closed Washington's K–12 schools from providing traditional, in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019–20 school year.
In May 2020, OSPI convened a stakeholder workgroup to inform recommendations and guidance for school districts as they plan for the reopening of Washington's schools in the 2020–21 school year. Read more about OSPI's workgroup.
 Tenino, a small town in Thurston County, Washington, has approved a plan to print its own money on strips of wood. Again.
It’s a response to the COVID-19 crisis that’s modeled after how the town responded to a prior crisis — the Great Depression. Read more about Tenino's wooden money.
40th Eruption Anniversary Virtual Story Circle: Voices of the Mount St. Helens Community
Join in an online anniversary commemoration to see a ranger program, hear first person stories about the mountain, and create your own volcano hat on Monday, May 18th, 2020 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
It is easy to participate by simply going to https://www.facebook.com/historymuseum/live/ at 6:00 PM. You do not need a Facebook account to participate.
May 18th marks 40 years since the gripping 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens – an event that forever altered our state. Read the whole story.
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Xenophobia: From Japanese American Incarceration to Immigrant Detention Today
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington and Densho are sponsoring a free, 2-hour, online teach-in, "Xenophobia: From Japanese American Incarceration to Immigrant Detention Today." This workshop will deepen your understanding of American xenophobia and racism, using Japanese American WWII incarceration and the current crisis of immigrant detention as case studies.
Workshops are 2 hours long each on the following dates:
June 13, 2020 | 3-5 PM
June 23, 2020 | 4-5 PM
The workshop is designed for teachers, high school or college students, community leaders, and individuals simply looking to expand their knowledge and deepen their commitment to action. The teach-in will use a combination of short films and oral histories, as well as creative learning routines and dialogue.
Educators will come away with activities and curriculum that can be directly applied to the classroom. Priority will be given to Washington State teachers. Participants will receive a $100 stipend upon completion of the workshop and a post-workshop survey.
This workshop is funded through a grant from the Kip Tokuda Memorial Civil Liberties Public Education Program.
Registration is limited, so register now!
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 Empower Your Students to Make an Impact Today: The 2020 Stronger Than Hate Challenge is Open
Do your students know how to recognize hate AND to help stop it? The Stronger Than Hate Challenge invites students ages 13-18 to create a video, write a poem, song, or blog, or produce a painting or piece of artwork that demonstrates this medium’s potential to create a community that is stronger than hate. Winning entries are eligible to win up to $10,000 in prizing!
Don’t Miss this One-of-a-Kind Educational Opportunity!
Register for the Contest Today
Prizing
- 1st Place: $6,000 + Trip to USC Shoah Foundation to Meet Powerful Storytellers and Changemakers
- 2nd Place: $3,000
- 3rd Place: $1,000
Kickstart Students’ Challenge Journey
- Step 1: Learn – Students explore the origins of hate and experience the power of testimony using a self-paced interactive module that takes about 15 minutes to complete.
- Step 2: Create – Students work individually or in teams (up to 4 team members) to create their challenge submission.
- Step 3: Submit – Students register for an account with the help of a parent or guardian, which can be completed in under 5 minutes.
Questions? Reach out to StrongerThanHateChallenge@discoveryed.com
The Civics Renewal Network continues to update its collection of remote learning resources curated from its more than 30 nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations. All resources are free and online to help teachers during these tumultuous times.
View the full page of resources.
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